der Schalldruckpegel
Translation
sound pressure level
Examples
Der Schalldruckpegel wird in Dezibel gemessen.
The sound pressure level is measured in decibels.
Ein hoher Schalldruckpegel kann das Gehör schädigen.
A high sound pressure level can damage hearing.
Grammar Patterns
((the sound pressure level)) as the subject of a sentence The sound pressure level indicates the intensity of a sound.
Similar Words
Lautstärkepegel (volume level)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Schall' (sound) + 'Druck' (pressure) + 'Pegel' (level, gauge).
Memory Tips
Break it down literally: 'Schall' (sound) + 'Druck' (pressure) + 'Pegel' (level). It's the 'level of sound pressure'.