German Computer & Tech Words | Vocabulary List

German Computer & Tech Words

Learn German computer terms, for discussions on jobs and technology.

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In today's digital world, computers play a crucial role in our daily lives. Whether you're browsing the internet, sending emails, or creating digital art, understanding computer terms in German can greatly enhance your tech-savviness and communication skills. In this blog post, we'll provide you with multiple lists of very useful German words related to computers and technology.

Hardware Terms

Let's start with some vocabulary related to computer hardware:

der Computer
computer
der Laptop
laptop
der Monitor
monitor
die Tastatur
keyboard
die Maus
mouse
der Drucker
printer

Software Terms

Next, let's explore some vocabulary related to computer software:

das Betriebssystem
operating system
die Anwendung
application / software
die App
app
das Programm
program
die Datei
file
der Ordner
folder

Internet Terms

Now, let's learn some vocabulary related to the internet and online activities:

das Internet
internet
die Webseite
website
der Link
link
die E-Mail
email
die Social-Media-Plattform
social media platform
der Browser
browser

Computer Actions

Lastly, let's explore some words related to common computer actions:

speichern
to save
öffnen
to open
schließen
to close
kopieren
to copy
einfügen
to paste
drucken
to print

We hope this computer vocabulary empowers you to navigate the digital world with confidence and ease! Whether you're using software, surfing the web, or setting up your own computer system, these words will be valuable. Happy Computing!

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