Vocabulary for computer science and technology in German

Here you will learn words for computer science and technology such as file, system, network, and install, prepared for B1 learners.

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löschen [Verb]

to delete

Ex: Er hat alle Daten vom Computer gelöscht.

He deleted all the data from the computer.

der Druck [noun]

printing

Ex: Wir schicken die Flyer morgen in den Druck.

We'll send the flyers to print tomorrow.

die Datei [noun]

file

Ex: Bitte öffne die Datei mit dem richtigen Programm.

Please open the file with the correct program.

das Symbol [noun]

icon

Ex: Das Symbol zeigt eine Datei an.

The icon shows a file.

virtuell [Adjective]

virtual

Ex: Der Kurs findet nur virtuell statt.

The course takes place only virtually.

elektronisch [Adjective]

electronic

Ex: Die elektronische Post heißt E-Mail.

Electronic mail is called email.

kopieren [Verb]

to copy

Ex: Er hat den Text von der Webseite kopiert.

He copied the text from the website.

einfügen [Verb]

to insert

Ex: Er hat die Tabelle in die Präsentation eingefügt.

He inserted the table into the presentation.

ausdrucken [Verb]

to print

Ex: Sie hat alle Fotos ausgedruckt.

She printed out all the photos.

klicken [Verb]

to click

Ex: Er klickt oft zu schnell.

He clicks too fast.

die Daten [noun]

data

Ex: Alle Daten sind in der Cloud verfügbar.

All data is available in the cloud.

die Taste [noun]

button

Ex: Auf der Tastatur sind viele Tasten.

There are many keys on the keyboard.

die Festplatte [noun]

hard drive

Ex: Ich habe eine externe Festplatte gekauft.

I bought an external hard drive.

der Kopierer [noun]

copier

Ex: Der Kopierer ist gerade kaputt.

The copier is broken right now.

der Klick [noun]

click

Ex: Mit einem Klick öffnet sich die Datei.

The file opens with one click.

das System [noun]

system

Ex: Ich habe das System neu installiert.

I reinstalled the system.

der Apparat [noun]

device

Ex: Der Apparat funktioniert einwandfrei.

The machine works perfectly.

der Rechner [noun]

calculator

Ex: Bitte gib die Zahlen in den Rechner ein.

Please enter the numbers into the calculator.

der Lautsprecher [noun]

speaker

Ex: Der Lautsprecher steht auf dem Tisch.

The speaker is on the table.

der Monitor [noun]

monitor

Ex: Der Monitor ist an den Computer angeschlossen.

The monitor is connected to the computer.

das Video [noun]

video player

Ex: Der Video steht im Wohnzimmer.

The video player is in the living room.

die Tastatur [noun]

keyboard

Ex: Meine Tastatur ist kabellos.

My keyboard is wireless.

die Fernbedienung [noun]

remote control

Ex: Ohne Fernbedienung funktioniert das Gerät nicht.

The device doesn't work without the remote.

das Netzwerk [noun]

network

Ex: Das Netzwerk funktioniert im Moment nicht.

The network is not working at the moment.

technisch [Adjective]

technical

Ex: Technisch gesehen ist das möglich.

Technically, that is possible.

digital [Adjective]

digital

Ex: Digitale Technik wird immer wichtiger.

Digital technology is becoming more important.

tippen [Verb]

to type

Ex: Sie tippte die Hausaufgaben in ihr Handy.

She typed the homework into her phone.

hochladen [Verb]

to upload

Ex: Er hat die Datei versehentlich falsch hochgeladen.

He accidentally uploaded the file incorrectly.

herunterladen [Verb]

to download

Ex: Er möchte ein neues Spiel herunterladen.

He wants to download a new game.

installieren [Verb]

to install

Ex: Der Techniker hat die Kamera installiert.

The technician installed the camera.

die Anlage [noun]

device

Ex: Diese Anlage filtert Schadstoffe aus der Luft.

This device filters pollutants from the air.

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