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user interface
The interface through which a person interacts with a machine, a computer, or software. It includes all graphical and textual elements displayed for control and operation.
Die neue App hat eine sehr intuitive und einfach zu bedienende Benutzeroberfläche.
The new app has a very intuitive and easy-to-use user interface.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Benutzer' (user), 'Ober-' (upper), and 'Fläche' (surface). So it literally describes the surface with which a user interacts.
Eine gute Benutzeroberfläche macht die Bedienung eines Programms viel einfacher.
A good user interface makes operating a program much easier.
The word belongs to the word family of 'benutzen' (to use). If you know 'benutzen' and 'der Benutzer' (the user), you can more easily work out the meaning of 'Benutzeroberfläche' (user interface).
Der Benutzer kann die Einstellungen über die Benutzeroberfläche ändern.
The user can change the settings via the user interface.
Common adjectives that describe a user interface are 'intuitiv' (intuitive), 'benutzerfreundlich' (user-friendly), 'übersichtlich' (clear/well-structured), or the opposites 'kompliziert' (complicated) and 'unübersichtlich' (confusing/cluttered).
Dank der intuitiven Benutzeroberfläche fand ich mich sofort zurecht.
Thanks to the intuitive user interface, I found my way around immediately.
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In computer science, 'die Oberfläche' and 'die Benutzeroberfläche' can both mean the part you see on the screen and use to operate something. 'die Oberfläche' is the shorter and more general form when the technical context is already clear. 'die Benutzeroberfläche' is more precise because it explicitly refers to human operation, for example menus, buttons, and input fields. Learners may confuse the words because both appear in conversations about programs. In a clear software context, 'Oberfläche' is often enough, but for a precise explanation, 'Benutzeroberfläche' is more natural.
Die neue Benutzeroberfläche hilft den Kunden, schneller eine Bestellung aufzugeben.
The new user interface helps customers place an order more quickly.
Nach dem Update sieht die Oberfläche der App viel moderner aus.
After the update, the app's interface looks much more modern.