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device
A technical device, especially an electronic device such as a smartphone, tablet, or another apparatus. The word is an Anglicism for 'Gerät' (device).
Bitte verbinden Sie Ihr Device mit dem WLAN-Netzwerk.
Please connect your device to the Wi-Fi network.
'Device' is an English loanword (Anglicism). It is used mainly in the technology and IT industries, in marketing, and in younger colloquial language.
In der IT-Abteilung sprechen alle von neuen Devices für die Mitarbeiter.
In the IT department, everyone talks about new devices for the employees.
Common verbs used with 'Device' (device) are 'verbinden' (to connect), 'einrichten' (to set up), 'registrieren' (to register), and 'aktualisieren' (to update). It often appears in contexts related to connectivity and software.
Ich muss die Software auf all meinen Devices aktualisieren.
I need to update the software on all my devices.
The prepositions for 'Device' (device) work as they do with 'Gerät' (device). You say 'auf dem Device' (on the device; dative) when referring to location, and 'das Device verbinden' (to connect the device; accusative) when it is the object of an action.
Die App funktioniert auf diesem Device leider nicht.
Unfortunately, the app does not work on this device.
device / apparatus
'das Gerät' and 'das Device' can both mean a technical object. 'Gerät' is the normal German word and works for many things: a coffee machine, a measuring device, a mobile phone, or even a larger machine. 'Device' is an Anglicism and sounds more modern or technical. It is used especially for electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops. Learners may confuse the words because 'Device' often simply means 'Gerät' (device). In everyday language, 'Gerät' is usually more natural; 'Device' fits better in technology, media, or work contexts.
Für die Anmeldung musst du dein Device mit dem WLAN verbinden.
To log in, you have to connect your device to the Wi-Fi.
Der Mitarbeiter prüft das Gerät vor der Fahrt im Bus.
The employee checks the device before the bus ride.