der Anwender
user
A person who uses a technical device, a computer program, or a service.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Update verbessert die Benutzeroberfläche für alle Anwender.
The new update improves the user interface for all users.
der Anwender
user
der Anwender, die Anwender
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Anwender, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Anwender |
| genitive | des Anwenders |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Anwender | die Anwender |
| accusative | den Anwender | die Anwender |
| dative | dem Anwender | den Anwendern |
| genitive | des Anwenders | der Anwender |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
'Der Anwender' (user) is derived from the verb 'anwenden' (to apply/use), which means 'benutzen' (to use) or 'gebrauchen' (to use). An 'Anwender' is therefore a person who applies or uses something, usually a technical product.
EXAMPLE
Man muss die Gebrauchsanweisung genau lesen, um das Gerät korrekt anzuwenden.
You have to read the instructions carefully in order to use the device correctly.
Typical context
This word is used almost exclusively in connection with technology, computers, and software. It describes the person who uses a program or device.
EXAMPLE
Die neue Software wurde von den Anwendern gut angenommen.
The new software was well received by users.
Typical compounds
'Anwender' (user) is often part of compound nouns in the IT field. Examples are 'das Anwenderhandbuch' (user manual), 'die Anwenderfreundlichkeit' (user-friendliness), or 'der Anwendersupport' (user support).
EXAMPLE
Die Anwenderfreundlichkeit der App ist sehr hoch.
The user-friendliness of the app is very high.
Bei Problemen hilft der Anwendersupport weiter.
If there are problems, user support can help.
Compare with
Anwender vs Nutzer
user
“Der Nutzer” and “der Anwender” both refer to a person who uses a technical product or service. “Nutzer” is more general and emphasizes using or making use of something. “Anwender” places more emphasis on the person’s practical use of a program or device for a specific purpose.
Anwender
Der Anwender nutzt das Programm, um die Termine für Kunden zu planen.
The user uses the program to schedule appointments for customers.
Nutzer
Die Nutzer der neuen App können ihre Termine einfach verwalten.
Users of the new app can easily manage their appointments.
In real life
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