Buchse

== German == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbʊksə/ Homophone: Buxe === Etymology 1 === Upper German form of Büchse. ==== Noun ==== Buchse f (genitive Buchse, plural Buchsen) (technical) bushing (hollow cylinder) (electricity) socket, outlet (opening) ===== Usage notes ===== For an electrical outlet (in a wall etc.), use Steckdose. ===== Declension ===== === Etymology 2 === See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. ==== Noun ==== Buchse misspelling of Buxe (“trousers”) === Further reading === “Buchse” in Duden online “Buchse” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache