die Absenkautomatik
Translation
soft-close mechanism, automatic lowering system
Examples
Der Toilettensitz hat eine Absenkautomatik.
The toilet seat has a soft-close mechanism.
Die Absenkautomatik verhindert lautes Zufallen.
The soft-close mechanism prevents loud slamming.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((sth.)) to have ((sth.)) The new toilet has a soft-close mechanism.
Similar Words
die Schließautomatik (automatic closing mechanism)
Etymology
Composed of 'ab' (down), 'senken' (to lower), and 'Automatik' (automatic system). It literally means 'down-lowering automatic'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a toilet seat that 'automatically sinks down' to remember the meaning.