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Computer

/kɔmˈpjuːtɐ/· noun· Pl. die Computer

computer

On every desk — and the first thing you switch on in the morning.

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Forms
Singular
der Computer
Plural
die Computer
Genitiv
des Computers

One word, many lives

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Computer
computer

Der Computer ist sehr langsam.

The computer is very slow.

Word family

Computerdas Computerspielcomputer gameder Computerkurscomputer coursecomputerfreicomputer-free

Common combinations

  • den Computer anmachento switch on the computer
  • am Computer arbeitento work on the computer
  • der Computer geht nichtthe computer isn't working

Similar & opposite

≈ Synonyms
der Rechner

Common learner mistakes

  • das Computer
    der Computer
    Computer is masculine: der Computer, am Computer.

Real examples

  • Ich arbeite den ganzen Tag am Computer.I work at the computer all day.
  • Der Computer steht auf dem Schreibtisch.The computer is on the desk.
  • Mein Computer ist kaputt.My computer is broken.

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