droid
der Droide, die Droiden
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droid
An artificially manufactured, often human-like machine that can perform certain tasks independently. The term is used mainly in science fiction.
Der Droide reparierte das Raumschiff während des Fluges.
The droid repaired the spaceship during the flight.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Droiden |
| genitive | des Droiden |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Droide | die Droiden |
| accusative | den Droiden | die Droiden |
| dative | dem Droiden | den Droiden |
| genitive | des Droiden | der Droiden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The verbs 'programmieren' (to program), 'steuern' (to control), 'reparieren' (to repair), and 'einsetzen' (to deploy/use) are often used with 'Droide' (droid). These combinations usually describe the droid's technical function or use.
Die Techniker programmierten den Droiden für gefährliche Außeneinsätze.
The technicians programmed the droid for dangerous external missions.
A droid is often associated with a specific task or role, such as a guard, helper, or scout. The construction 'als' (as) followed by a role is often used for this.
Der Droide diente als Wächter des geheimen Eingangs.
The droid served as a guard at the secret entrance.
Signal words such as 'Raumschiff' (spaceship), 'Mission' (mission), 'Galaxis' (galaxy), or 'Sternensystem' (star system) often show that 'Droide' (droid) is being used in a science fiction story. The word appears especially often in descriptions of futuristic technology.
Der Droide begleitete die Besatzung auf ihrer Mission durch ein unbekanntes Sternensystem.
The droid accompanied the crew on their mission through an unknown star system.
