How is the word Kurzschluss translated from German to English

English translation
short circuit
noun

Ein Fehler im Stromkreis, bei dem der Strom einen falschen Weg nimmt und die Sicherung auslöst.

A fault in an electrical circuit where the current takes the wrong path and trips the fuse.

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  • Ein Kurzschluss hat den Brand verursacht. — A short circuit caused the fire.

  • Nach dem Kurzschluss war im ganzen Haus der Strom weg. — After the short circuit the power was off in the whole building.

  • Wasser im Gerät kann einen Kurzschluss auslösen. — Water in the device can cause a short circuit.

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