Zähler
counter
In German, the word 'Zähler' is used to refer to a counter, which is a device or mechanism used to keep track of a certain quantity or amount. It is often used in contexts such as counting the number of people entering a building, keeping track of the number of items produced in a factory, or measuring the frequency of a particular event.
Example sentences using: Zähler
Der Zähler schlägt 12.
The meter strikes 12.
This phrase uses 'Zähler' in a way to refer to a measurement device, in this particular case, a clock. It is striking 12, which means it is either noon or midnight.
Ich habe die Zähler noch nicht geprüft.
I have not checked the counters yet.
In this sentence, 'Zähler' is used as 'counters'. It can be any counter like a data counter, hit counter etc. Checking the counter might involve verifying the count or value.
Der Zähler für das Warmwasser ist defekt.
The hot water meter is defective.
Here, 'Zähler' stands for 'meter' as in a device that measures warm/hot water usage. If it's defective, it's not working properly and might not be showing the correct amount of use.