Vocabulary Lesson

German Technology Vocabulary

In this short lesson, you'll master essential technology vocabulary in German. After learning the words, use the flashcards or quiz to reinforce your knowledge.

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German Technology Vocabulary

Start with the most common words, then expand your knowledge with intermediate and advanced vocabulary.

Beginner (A1)

  • internet das Internet
  • program das Programm
  • smartphone das Smartphone
  • tablet das Tablet
  • screen der Bildschirm
  • computer der Computer
  • printer der Drucker
  • laptop der Laptop
  • app die App
  • file die Datei
  • headphones die Kopfhörer
  • mouse die Maus
  • keyboard die Tastatur
  • website die Website

Elementary (A2)

  • Bluetooth das Bluetooth
  • cable das Kabel
  • charger das Ladegerät
  • bookmark das Lesezeichen
  • microphone das Mikrofon
  • password das Passwort
  • update das Update
  • Wi-Fi das WLAN
  • projector der Beamer
  • user der Benutzer/die Benutzerin
  • browser der Browser
  • e-reader der E-Reader
  • speaker der Lautsprecher
  • monitor der Monitor
  • folder der Ordner
  • robot der Roboter
  • scanner der Scanner
  • screenshot der Screenshot
  • touchscreen der Touchscreen
  • USB stick der USB-Stick
  • virus der Virus
  • logout die Abmeldung
  • login die Anmeldung
  • battery die Batterie
  • data die Daten
  • remote control die Fernbedienung
  • SIM card die SIM-Karte
  • software die Software
  • search engine die Suchmaschine
  • version die Version
  • webcam die Webcam

Intermediate & Advanced (B1-C1)

  • cookie das Cookie
  • format das Format
  • modem das Modem
  • network das Netzwerk
  • pixel das Pixel
  • trackpad das Trackpad
  • upgrade das Upgrade
  • adapter der Adapter
  • port der Anschluss
  • chip der Chip
  • code der Code
  • developer der Entwickler/die Entwicklerin
  • bug der Fehler
  • hacker der Hacker/die Hackerin
  • joystick der Joystick
  • router der Router
  • server der Server
  • memory der Speicher
  • driver der Treiber
  • application die Anwendung
  • notification die Benachrichtigung
  • cloud die Cloud
  • hard drive die Festplatte
  • installation die Installation
  • NFC die NFC
  • backup die Sicherungskopie
  • operating system das Betriebssystem
  • dashboard das Dashboard
  • motherboard das Motherboard
  • power supply das Netzteil
  • RAM der Arbeitsspeicher
  • cache der Cache
  • hub der Hub
  • engineer der Ingenieur/die Ingenieurin
  • processor der Prozessor
  • sensor der Sensor
  • customization die Anpassung
  • antenna die Antenne
  • resolution die Auflösung
  • bandwidth die Bandbreite
  • database die Datenbank
  • uninstallation die Deinstallation
  • diagnostics die Diagnose
  • firewall die Firewall
  • frequency die Frequenz
  • graphics card die Grafikkarte
  • malware die Schadsoftware
  • circuit die Schaltung
  • interface die Schnittstelle
  • maintenance die Wartung
  • protocol das Protokoll
  • algorithm der Algorithmus
  • benchmark der Benchmark
  • microprocessor der Mikroprozessor
  • encryption die Verschlüsselung
  • artificial intelligence die künstliche Intelligenz

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Example Sentences

In proper context. With highlighted verbs and adjectives.

Beginner & Elementary (A1-A2)

Essential vocabulary for daily technology use, hardware, and everyday digital actions.

  • Der alte Drucker druckt sehr langsam. The old printer prints very slowly.
  • Das WLAN funktioniert heute nicht. The Wi-Fi is not working today.
  • Ich brauche ein neues Ladekabel. I need a new charging cable.
  • Der Computer speichert die Datei automatisch. The computer saves the file automatically.
  • Sie sucht ein sicheres Passwort. She is looking for a secure password.
  • Ich habe eine neue App installiert. I installed a new app.
  • Der Monitor hat einen großen Bildschirm. The monitor has a large screen.
  • Die Batterie im Smartphone ist leer. The battery in the smartphone is empty.
  • Wir haben sehr schnelles Internet zu Hause. We have very fast internet at home.
  • Er verkauft seinen alten Laptop. He is selling his old laptop.

Intermediate & Advanced (B1-C1)

Sentences covering advanced software concepts, cybersecurity, and system management.

  • Das Betriebssystem aktualisiert die Software regelmäßig. The operating system updates the software regularly.
  • Der Server verschlüsselt alle sensiblen Daten. The server encrypts all sensitive data.
  • Die Entwicklerin programmiert einen neuen Algorithmus. The developer is programming a new algorithm.
  • Eine Firewall schützt das Netzwerk vor Angriffen. A firewall protects the network from attacks.
  • Der Prozessor analysiert die komplexen Signale. The processor analyzes the complex signals.
  • Viele Programme nutzen künstliche Intelligenz. Many programs use artificial intelligence.
  • Er bevorzugt eine kabellose Tastatur. He prefers a wireless keyboard.
  • Die digitale Transformation verändert die Wirtschaft. Digital transformation is changing the economy.
  • Die Festplatte ist leider beschädigt. The hard drive is unfortunately damaged.
  • Der neue Adapter ist mit allen Geräten kompatibel. The new adapter is compatible with all devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Master German technology terminology, computer actions, and regional device names.

German borrows many technology terms from English, but each receives a grammatical gender based on standard rules or semantic equivalents:

  • Neuter (das): Borrowed modern terms like das Smartphone, das Tablet, das Upgrade, and das Dashboard usually take das.
  • Masculine (der): Computer hardware devices often take der, such as der Laptop, der Computer, der Router, and der Server.
  • Feminine (die): Terms derived from English ending in '-ware' or mapped to native feminine nouns take die, such as die App (Short for Applikation), die Software, and die Cloud.

When operating tech devices, you will regularly use these common verbs:

  • herunterladen / downloaden: to download (e.g., Ich lade eine Datei herunter).
  • hochladen: to upload data onto a server or cloud.
  • speichern: to save a document or project state.
  • löschen: to delete a file or entry.
  • neustarten: to restart or reboot a system.

German speakers pronounce English tech acronyms using German letter names:

  • WLAN: Pronounced 'V-Lahn' (short for Wireless Local Area Network, used for Wi-Fi).
  • USB: Pronounced 'OO-Es-Bay'.
  • SIM-Karte: Pronounced 'Zim-Karte'.
  • NFC: Pronounced 'En-Eff-Tsay'.

To describe the operational state of your hardware or software, use these terms:

  • online / offline: Connected or disconnected from the network.
  • kabellos: Wireless or cord-free.
  • kompatibel: Compatible with other hardware or software.
  • beschädigt / defekt: Damaged or malfunctioning.
  • sicher / unsicher: Secure or insecure (e.g., password, connection).

While standard technology vocabulary is unified across German-speaking countries, notable regional variations exist for everyday hardware:

  • Cell phone: In Germany and Austria, it is universally called das Handy, whereas in Switzerland, das Natel is traditionally used.
  • Wi-Fi: Germany and Austria predominantly use das WLAN, while Switzerland frequently uses das Wi-Fi alongside WLAN.
  • Mousepad: Called das Mauspad in Germany and Austria, but often referred to as die Mausmatte in Switzerland.

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