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button
A button on a graphical user interface (e.g., on a website or in an app) that triggers an action when clicked.
Klicken Sie auf den „Bestellen“-Button, um den Kauf abzuschließen.
Click the 'Order' button to complete the purchase.
badge / button
A small, usually round pin made of metal or plastic with an image, logo, or slogan, attached to clothing.
Sie trug einen Button mit dem Logo ihrer Lieblingsband an ihrer Jacke.
She wore a badge with the logo of her favorite band on her jacket.
'Button' is an English loanword (Anglicism). Its pronunciation is therefore based on English. In German, the word is masculine: 'der Button' (the button).
Der Button leuchtete grün, nachdem die Datenübertragung erfolgreich war.
The button lit up green after the data transfer was successful.
In German, 'der Button' refers only to a button on a screen or to a badge/pin. A button on clothing (e.g., on a shirt) is always called 'der Knopf' (the button).
An meiner Jacke fehlt ein Knopf.
A button is missing from my jacket.
In a digital context, 'Button' is often combined with verbs like 'klicken' (to click) or 'drücken' (to press). Common examples are the 'Speichern'-Button (Save button), the 'Senden'-Button (Send button), or the 'Abbrechen'-Button (Cancel button).
Um die Änderungen zu übernehmen, müssen Sie auf den „OK“-Button klicken.
To apply the changes, you need to click the 'OK' button.
When a badge/pin is meant, 'Button' is often used with verbs like 'tragen' (to wear), 'anstecken' (to pin on), or 'sammeln' (to collect). It is typically worn on a jacket, T-shirt, or backpack.
Auf dem Festival haben alle Buttons mit dem Logo der Band getragen.
At the festival, everyone wore badges with the band's logo.
button
Knopf and Button can both refer to a control that triggers an action. Knopf is mainly used for a physical part that you press, while Button usually refers to a clickable button on a user interface. In some contexts, Knopf can also refer to a virtual element.
Klick bitte auf den roten Button in der App, damit der Vorgang startet.
Please click the red button in the app so that the process starts.
Drück bitte den roten Knopf am Gerät, damit die Maschine startet.
Please press the red button on the device so that the machine starts.
