der Mechanismus
Translation
mechanism, machinery, works
Examples
Der Mechanismus der Uhr ist sehr komplex.
The mechanism of the clock is very complex.
Wir müssen den zugrunde liegenden Mechanismus verstehen.
We need to understand the underlying mechanism.
Grammar Patterns
the mechanism ((of sth.)) the mechanism of sth. The mechanism of the machine is complicated.
Similar Words
System (system), Apparat (apparatus), Vorrichtung (device), Getriebe (gearbox)
Etymology
From Greek 'mēkhanē' (machine). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'mechanism'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to 'mechanism'. The '-ismus' ending in German is like '-ism' in English, often denoting a system or principle.