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In a business context, a case study or a specific problem that must be analyzed and solved.
Die Berater präsentierten ihre Lösung für den komplexen Business Case.
The consultants presented their solution for the complex business case.
case
A protective cover for a technical device, especially for a smartphone or a computer.
Mein Handy ist heruntergefallen, aber der Case hat es geschützt.
My phone fell, but the case protected it.
case
A sturdy transport case (flight case) for technical equipment, such as musical instruments or event technology.
Nach dem Konzert packte die Band ihre Gitarren zurück in die Cases.
After the concert, the band packed their guitars back into the cases.
case
In the legal field, a legal case that is heard in court.
Die Anwaltskanzlei hat sich auf internationale Cases spezialisiert.
The law firm has specialized in international cases.
'Case' is an English loanword used in German in various professional and subject-specific fields. The pronunciation is based on English.
Dieser Begriff wird hauptsächlich in bestimmten beruflichen Kontexten genutzt.
This term is mainly used in certain professional contexts.
In a business context, you can recognize this meaning from words such as 'Business', 'Unternehmen' (company), 'Problem' (problem), 'Lösung' (solution), or 'Fallstudie' (case study).
Im Meeting analysieren wir einen neuen Business Case.
In the meeting, we are analyzing a new business case.
This meaning is the most common in everyday life. The context is technical devices for which you need a protective cover, e.g. 'Handy' (cell phone), 'Smartphone' (smartphone), or 'Tablet' (tablet).
Ich brauche einen neuen Case für mein Smartphone.
I need a new case for my smartphone.
This meaning refers to robust cases for transporting expensive equipment. You can recognize it from words such as 'Instrument' (instrument), 'Kamera' (camera), 'Band' (band), 'Tour' (tour), or 'Ausrüstung' (equipment).
Die Roadies verladen die schweren Cases in den LKW.
The roadies are loading the heavy cases into the truck.
In the legal field, 'Case' is used for a legal case. Signal words are 'Anwalt' (lawyer), 'Gericht' (court), 'Kanzlei' (law firm), or 'Rechtsfall' (legal case).
Der Anwalt arbeitet an einem sehr komplizierten Case.
The lawyer is working on a very complicated case.
case / fall
Der Fall and der Case can refer to the same specific task or problem in a business context. „Fall“ is the usual standard German term, while „Case“ belongs to English-influenced business language. „Fall“ fits general texts; „Case“ can also occur in a corresponding professional discussion.
Das Team analysiert den Case der verspäteten Lieferung und sucht eine Lösung.
The team is analyzing the case of the delayed delivery and looking for a solution.
Das Team analysiert den Fall der verspäteten Lieferung und sucht eine Lösung.
The team is analyzing the case of the delayed delivery and looking for a solution.
