der Roboter
Translation
robot
Examples
Der Roboter reinigt das Haus.
The robot cleans the house.
In der Fabrik arbeiten viele Roboter.
Many robots work in the factory.
Grammar Patterns
der Roboter (as subject) the robot ... Der Roboter kann sprechen.
den Roboter (as accusative object) ... the robot I see the robot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Automat (automaton), Maschine (machine)
Etymology
From the Czech word 'robota', meaning 'forced labor', popularized by Karel Čapek's play.
Memory Tips
It's nearly identical to the English 'robot'. Just remember it's a masculine noun in German: 'der Roboter'.