Vocabulary
die
Software
/ˈsɔftvɛːɐ̯/· noun· Pl. —
software
Everything that runs on the device — as opposed to the device itself, the Hardware.
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Forms
- Singular
- die Software
- Plural
- —
- Genitiv
- der Software
One word, many lives
Tap a meaning. Real German isn't a dictionary translation.
Software
software, programs
Die Software wird automatisch aktualisiert.
The software is updated automatically.
Word family
Softwareder Softwareentwickler / die Softwareentwicklerinsoftware developerdie Hardwarehardwaredas Softwareupdatesoftware update
Common combinations
- Software installierento install software
- die Software ist veraltetthe software is outdated
- mit einer Software arbeitento work with a piece of software
Similar & opposite
↔ Opposites
die Hardware
Common learner mistakes
- das Softwaredie Softwaredie Software, die Hardware — both feminine in German.
Real examples
- Die neue Software ist deutlich benutzerfreundlicher.The new software is considerably more user-friendly.
- Ohne Lizenz lässt sich die Software nicht nutzen.Without a licence the software can't be used.
- Wir haben die Software schon vor einem Jahr installiert.We installed the software a year ago.
