gadget
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gadget
A small, often new and technically clever device or technical toy that is considered useful or entertaining.
Sein neues Smartphone hat viele coole Gadgets, wie einen integrierten Projektor.
His new smartphone has lots of cool gadgets, like an integrated projector.
'Gadget' is a modern word from English and is also frequently used in German. It usually refers to small, often playful technical devices or accessories.
Auf der Technikmesse werden die neuesten Gadgets vorgestellt.
The latest gadgets are being presented at the technology fair.
'Gadget' is often combined with adjectives that describe its novelty or usefulness. Typical examples are 'neues Gadget' (new gadget), 'cooles Gadget' (cool gadget), 'nützliches Gadget' (useful gadget), or 'technisches Gadget' (technical gadget).
Ich suche ein nützliches Gadget für meine nächste Reise.
I'm looking for a useful gadget for my next trip.
In connection with 'Gadget', verbs such as 'haben' (to have), 'kaufen' (to buy), 'ausprobieren' (to try out), or 'benutzen' (to use) are often used.
Darf ich dein neues Gadget mal ausprobieren?
Can I try out your new gadget?
device / apparatus
Both words can refer to a small technical object. Gerät is the neutral term for something that serves a particular purpose, while Gadget often also suggests that it is new, clever, or playful. Use Gerät for a factual description and Gadget when the additional benefit or technical special feature is being emphasized.
Dieses neue Gadget misst die Temperatur und zeigt sie bunt auf dem Tisch an.
This new gadget measures the temperature and displays it in bright colors on the table.
Dieses Gerät misst die Temperatur im Zimmer.
This device measures the temperature in the room.
