Lautsprecher
speaker
The German word for speaker is 'Lautsprecher'. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to a device that converts electrical signals into sound. This can be a standalone device or part of a larger audio system. The word is a compound of 'Laut', meaning sound or loud, and 'Sprecher', meaning speaker.
Example sentences using: Lautsprecher
Der Lautsprecher meines Handys funktioniert nicht mehr richtig.
The speaker of my phone is not working properly anymore.
This sentence indicates that the speaker of a person's phone is no longer functioning as it should. It is often used when discussing technical difficulties.
Er stellte den Lautsprecher leiser, weil die Musik zu laut war.
He turned down the speaker because the music was too loud.
This sentence expresses that a person had to lower the volume of a speaker because the music playing was excessively loud. It can be used in situations where noise levels are being adjusted.
Ich konnte ihn kaum hören, also bat ich ihn, näher zum Lautsprecher zu kommen.
I could barely hear him, so I asked him to come closer to the speaker.
In this sentence, the speaker indicates that they were having difficulty hearing someone so requested that the person move closer to the sound system or speaker for better audio. Generally used in contexts where audibility is a problem.