Do you know how to say Computer in German? In this digital age, it is necessary to know the vocabulary related to computer parts in German, specially if you are travelling to any German speaking country for business purposes.
From today, we are starting a series of ‘Computer terms in German’. Keep visiting our blog in the coming weeks to learn more about German vocabulary associated with computer hardware, software and networking. In this lesson, we are sharing the vocabulary for computer parts in German language.
Here are some must-know Computer Parts in German
Index
Nouns for Computer Parts in German
English | German |
computer | der Computer, die Computer |
computer / data processor | der Rechner, die Rechner |
personal computer | der PC, die PCs |
laptop | der Klapprechner, die Klapprechner |
notebook (laptop) | das Notebook, die Notebooks |
laptop | der/das Laptop, die Laptops |
battery | der Akku, die Akkus |
plug | der Stecker, die Stecker |
pen drive / flash drive | der USB-Stick, die USB-Sticks |
hard disk drive (HDD) | die Festplatte, die Festplatten |
hardware | die Hardware, die Hardwares |
mouse | die Maus, die Mäuse |
keyboard | die Tastatur, die Tastaturen |
key | die Taste, die Tasten |
function key | die Funktionstaste, die Funktionstasten |
mouse pad | die Mausmatte, die Mausmatten |
monitor | der Bildschirm, die Bildschirme |
joystick | der Joystick, die Joysticks |
printer | der Drucker, die Drucker |
scanner | der Scanner, die Scanner |
compact disk (CD) | die Compact Disc, die Compact Discs |
floppy | das Diskettenlaufwerk, die Diskettenlaufwerke |
memory card reader | das Speicherkartenlesegerät, die Speicherkartenlesegeräte |
webcam | die Webcam, die Webcams |
processor | der Prozessor, die Prozessoren |
How to Pronounce these German Words
Listening to German podcasts as frequently as possible is the easiest way to learn how to pronounce German words. All the podcasts below are downloadable. You can save them on your phones or laptops to keep practicing and improving your listening skills.
Adjectives to describe Computer Parts
English | German |
bright | hell |
broken | kaputt |
clean | sauber |
new | neu |
old | alt |
Verbs related to Computer Parts
English | German |
to plug in | einstecken |
to unplug | ausstecken |
to power on | einschalten |
to power off | ausschalten |
to reboot | neustarten |

Also check out the Part 2 of this series here – “Important Computer Terms in German“.
You can go through LingoHut as well to learn more words.
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