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functionality
The entirety of the functions and capabilities that a system, device, or piece of software offers. It describes what something can do and how well it performs its tasks.
Die neue App überzeugt durch ihre hohe Funktionalität und einfache Bedienung.
The new app impresses with its high functionality and ease of use.
Words that end in '-tät' are always feminine ('die') and refer to an abstract quality or state. They are often derived from adjectives, here from the adjective 'funktional' (functional).
Die Kreativität der Künstlerin ist beeindruckend.
The artist's creativity is impressive.
'Funktionalität' (functionality) is often described with adjectives such as 'hoch' (high), 'gering' (low), or 'eingeschränkt' (limited). Typical verbs are 'bieten' (to offer), 'haben' (to have), 'erweitern' (to expand), or 'verbessern' (to improve).
Das Programm bietet eine hohe Funktionalität für professionelle Anwender.
The program offers high functionality for professional users.
This word is used very frequently when talking about technical devices, software, apps, or products. It describes the full scope of what the product can do.
Im Testbericht wurde die eingeschränkte Funktionalität des günstigen Smartphones kritisiert.
The review criticized the limited functionality of the inexpensive smartphone.
function
'die Funktion' and 'die Funktionalität' are easily confused because both describe what a device, program, or system can do. 'Eine Funktion' is usually a single task or capability, for example a search field or a button for saving. In computer science, 'Funktion' can also be a specific section of code. 'Die Funktionalität' refers more to the overall set of functions and how well they can be used together. In short: an app has many functions; its functionality describes what it can do overall.
Bevor wir die Software kaufen, prüfen wir ihre Funktionalität im Alltag.
Before we buy the software, we test its functionality in everyday use.
Nach dem Update habe ich die neue Funktion zum Teilen von Dateien getestet.
After the update, I tested the new function for sharing files.