das Thermometer
Translation
thermometer
Examples
Das Thermometer zeigt 20 Grad.
The thermometer shows 20 degrees.
Ich brauche ein Fieberthermometer.
I need a clinical thermometer.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.nom)) shows sth.acc ((sth.)) shows (sth.) The thermometer shows the temperature.
Similar Words
Fieberthermometer (clinical thermometer)
Etymology
From Greek 'thermos' (hot) and 'metron' (measure). It's an international word.
Memory Tips
Think of 'thermo' as in thermal (related to heat) and 'meter' as a measuring device. A device for measuring heat.