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headset
A device consisting of headphones and a microphone that is worn on the head. It is often used for phone calls, video conferences, or online gaming.
Für die Videokonferenz im Homeoffice benutze ich immer mein Headset.
I always use my headset for video conferences when working from home.
'Headset' is a word that was borrowed directly from English (head + set). Its pronunciation in German is very close to the English original.
Kannst du bitte dein Headset anschließen? Ich höre dich kaum.
Could you please connect your headset? I can hardly hear you.
The word has the article 'das'. Many modern technology terms that come from English are neuter in German, such as 'das Handy' (mobile phone) or 'das Tablet' (tablet).
Mein neues Headset hat eine sehr gute Klangqualität.
My new headset has very good sound quality.
In everyday language, 'Headset' is often combined with the verbs 'benutzen' (to use), 'tragen' (to wear), 'aufsetzen' (to put on), or 'anschließen' (to connect).
Er setzte sein Headset auf, um die Besprechung zu starten.
He put on his headset to start the meeting.
headphones
'der Kopfhörer' and 'das Headset' are both devices that you wear on your head or in your ear to hear sound. The most important difference is the microphone. A Kopfhörer is mainly for listening, for example to music or films. A Headset also has a microphone, so it is especially suitable for phone calls, video conferences, or games. The words can be confused because many headsets look like headphones. When speaking is important, 'Headset' is more precise.
Für die Videokonferenz braucht Mehmet ein Headset mit gutem Mikrofon.
For the video conference, Mehmet needs a headset with a good microphone.
Im Zug hört Anna mit ihrem Kopfhörer leise Musik.
On the train, Anna listens to quiet music with her headphones.