das Thermostat
Translation
thermostat
Examples
Der Thermostat regelt die Raumtemperatur.
The thermostat regulates the room temperature.
Bitte stelle den Thermostat auf 20 Grad.
Please set the thermostat to 20 degrees.
Grammar Patterns
to set ((the thermostat)) ((to sth.)) to set the thermostat to (a temperature) Please set the thermostat to 22 degrees.
Similar Words
Synonyms: temperature controller, regulator
Etymology
From Greek 'thermos' (hot) and 'statos' (standing, stationary). Something that keeps heat stationary.
Memory Tips
Think 'thermo' for heat and 'stat' for static. It keeps the heat at a static, or constant, level.