die Schaltung
Translation
circuit, gear shift, wiring, gears
Examples
Der Elektriker prüft die elektrische Schaltung.
The electrician is checking the electrical circuit.
Die manuelle Schaltung im Auto ist sportlicher.
The manual gear shift in the car is sportier.
Grammar Patterns
the circuit/gear shift of sth. | The circuit of the device is complex.
Similar Words
der Stromkreis (circuit), das Getriebe (gearbox), die Verbindung (connection)
Etymology
From the verb 'schalten' (to switch, to shift) + the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. It signifies the act or result of switching.
Memory Tips
Think of 'switching' gears in a car or an electrical 'switch' in a circuit. The root 'schalt-' connects both meanings.