Buchse

See also: Büchse

German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbʊksə/
  • Audio (Germany):(file)
  • Homophone: Buxe

Etymology 1

Upper German form of Büchse.

Noun

Buchse f (genitive Buchse, plural Buchsen)

  1. (technical) bushing (hollow cylinder)
  2. (electricity) socket, outlet (opening)
Usage notes
  • For an electrical outlet (in a wall etc.), use Steckdose.
Declension
Declension of Buchse [feminine]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative eine die Buchse die Buchsen
genitive einer der Buchse der Buchsen
dative einer der Buchse den Buchsen
accusative eine die Buchse die Buchsen

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Noun

Buchse

  1. misspelling of Buxe (“trousers”)

Further reading

  • “Buchse” in Duden online
  • “Buchse” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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