der Sensor
Translation
sensor, detector
Examples
Der Sensor misst die Temperatur.
The sensor measures the temperature.
Der Bewegungsmelder hat einen Infrarot-Sensor.
The motion detector has an infrared sensor.
Grammar Patterns
der Sensor für+4 a sensor for ((sth.)) This is a sensor for smoke.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fühler, Detektor
Etymology
From Latin 'sentire' (to feel, to perceive). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'sensor'.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'sensor'. Just remember the German pronunciation and the masculine article 'der'.