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Dezibel

decibel (dB)

noun deh-tsi-BEL Rare
Numbers & Measures Measurements

Origin: named after Alexander Graham Bell

Usage Note

Dezibel (dB) = the unit of sound pressure level. Normal conversation ~60 dB, pain threshold ~120 dB. Invariable plural. Common in noise regulations and audio engineering.

Examples

"Der Lärmpegel auf der Baustelle übersteigt 85 Dezibel."

Natural Translation

The noise level on the building site exceeds 85 decibels.

Literal Translation

The noise-level on the building-site exceeds 85 decibel.

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