Translation of German word "Computer" to English
derComputer
/kɔmpyʊtər/
Meaning
NounMasculine noun meaning 'computer (programmable electronic device for processing data)'.
How to use
The masculine noun Computer ('computer') is borrowed from English. It declines regularly (plural is identical: die Computer).
🇬🇧 English
computer
Example
Ich habe einen neuen Computer gekauft.
I bought a new computer.
Der Computer ist kaputt.
The computer is broken.
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Common phrases
- am Computer arbeiten— to work on the computer (dative location)
- Computer einschalten— to turn on the computer
- Rechner— computer (related synonym)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Computer"?▼
The German word "der Computer" is defined as: "Masculine noun meaning 'computer (programmable electronic device for processing data)'."
What does the German word "der Computer" mean?▼
The German word "der Computer" means "computer" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich habe einen neuen Computer gekauft." (which translates as "I bought a new computer.").
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