- This plug is technically known as the CEE 7/4 (German 16 A/250 V earthed). It is commonly known as a "Schukostecker" or "Schukokontakt" plug, abbreviated as "Schuko."
The Type F plug, defined in CEE 7/4 and commonly called a "Schuko plug", is like Type E except that it has two earth clips on the sides of the plug instead of a female earth contact. The Schuko connection system is symmetrical and allows live and neutral to be reversed. Type F receptacles will also accept Type C and E plugs.
