In technology, describes a computer system that is firmly integrated into a larger technical system, device, or machine and performs control, regulation, or monitoring functions there.
example
In modernen Waschmaschinen steuert ein embedded System den gesamten Waschvorgang.
In modern washing machines, an embedded system controls the entire washing process.
Usage tips
Sentence structure and use
'Embedded' is an adjective from English that is not declined in German. Before a noun, it always keeps its basic form.
EXAMPLE
Das ist ein embedded System, keine separate Software.
That is an embedded system, not separate software.
Register and style
The word 'embedded' is a technical term (Anglicism). It is used mainly in the fields of technology and journalism and is uncommon in everyday language.
EXAMPLE
Für diesen Job braucht man Kenntnisse über embedded Programmierung.
For this job, you need knowledge of embedded programming.
Context clues
You can easily recognize the meaning from the context. Words like 'System' (system), 'Software' (software), or 'Controller' (controller) point to the technical meaning. Words like 'Journalist' (journalist), 'Reporter' (reporter), 'Krieg' (war), or 'Militär' (military) point to the journalistic meaning.
EXAMPLE
Der Prozessor ist Teil eines embedded Systems.
The processor is part of an embedded system.
Compare with
antonym
embedded vs unabhängig
independent
'unabhängig' and 'embedded' can express a contrast when it comes to integration. 'unabhängig' describes something or someone that is independent and not firmly integrated into another system. 'embedded' means that a technical system is firmly integrated into a larger device. In journalism, it can also describe a reporter who is assigned to a military unit. So 'unabhängig' emphasizes distance and autonomy, while 'embedded' emphasizes firm integration.
embedded
In der Maschine läuft ein embedded Computer, der die Temperatur kontrolliert.
An embedded computer runs inside the machine and controls the temperature.
unabhängig
Das Gerät arbeitet unabhängig vom Hauptcomputer.
The device works independently of the main computer.