noun
device, apparatus, machine
A2
Apparat (der, Pl. Apparate) means device, apparatus or machine — a technical instrument. Masculine noun; plural Apparate (dative plural: den Apparaten). Note genitive singular des Apparats (with -s). Standard declension otherwise. Used for mechanical or electronic equipment; contexts include Haushalt, Technik and Labor.
Examples
Dieser Apparat ist sehr kompliziert zu bedienen.
This apparatus is very complicated to operate.
Dieser Apparat ist sehr nützlich.
This device is very useful.
Der Apparat im Labor misst die Temperatur.
The device in the lab measures the temperature.
Details
Mnemonics
Think of a bulky machine labelled 'Apparat' in a lab.
der Apparat — imagine a heavy male-looking machine (der).
Notes
Formal word for device or machine; plural is 'Apparate'.