No. 12,327 in German

verteiler

"Verteiler" in English means "distributor" or "distributor device."

In a sentence

Ich nutze einen Verteiler, um elektrische Geräte anzuschließen.
I use a distributor to connect electrical devices.
In this sentence, 'Verteiler' refers to a power distributor or strip used to distribute electricity among multiple connections.
Der Verteiler hilft, wichtige Informationen an alle Teilnehmer weiterzugeben.
The distributor helps to distribute important information to all participants.
Here, 'Verteiler' is used metaphorically to denote a list or mechanism for distributing informational content.
Der Techniker überprüfte den Verteiler des Autos.
The technician inspected the distributor of the car.
In this automotive context, 'Verteiler' refers to the mechanical device in an engine responsible for directing electrical current to the spark plugs.

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