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feature
A special characteristic, function, or property of a product, especially in software or technical devices.
Die neue Kamera-App hat ein nützliches Feature zur automatischen Bildverbesserung.
The new camera app has a useful feature for automatic image enhancement.
'Feature' is a word from English that has been adopted into German. It is pronounced similarly to English and is used in both main meanings.
Das Smartphone hat viele neue Features.
The smartphone has many new features.
To recognize the meaning, pay attention to the context. If people are talking about technology, software, or products, it means a characteristic or function. If it is about media such as radio or television, it means a journalistic piece.
Dieses Feature spart viel Akku.
This feature saves a lot of battery.
In a technical context, 'Feature' is often combined with verbs such as 'haben' (to have), 'anbieten' (to offer), 'implementieren' (to implement), or 'hinzufügen' (to add). Typical adjectives are 'neu' (new), 'nützlich' (useful), or 'exklusiv' (exclusive).
Die Entwickler haben ein neues Sicherheits-Feature implementiert.
The developers implemented a new security feature.
In a journalistic context, 'Feature' is often used with verbs such as 'senden' (to broadcast), 'ausstrahlen' (to air), or 'produzieren' (to produce). The type of medium is also often mentioned, e.g. 'Radio-Feature' (radio feature) or 'Fernseh-Feature' (television feature).
Der Radiosender strahlt jeden Sonntag ein einstündiges Feature aus.
The radio station airs a one-hour feature every Sunday.
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'der Artikel' and 'das Feature' can both be media pieces. 'Artikel' is the normal word for a written text in a newspaper, magazine, or on a website. It provides information about a topic and can be short or long. 'Feature' is used more for a longer, more carefully developed piece, especially on radio, television, or in magazines. A feature often deals with a topic in more detail and in a more vivid way. The words can be confused because both can be journalistic pieces. If you are simply talking about a written informative text, 'Artikel' is usually more natural.
Am Abend hört ihr Bruder ein Feature über das Leben in großen Städten.
In the evening, her brother listens to a feature about life in big cities.
Nach dem Unterricht hat die Ärztin einen Artikel über Sportverletzungen gelesen.
After class, the doctor read an article about sports injuries.