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high-tech
Being at the latest state of technology; using or containing highly developed and complex technology.
Das neue Smartphone ist ein echtes Hightech-Gerät mit vielen innovativen Funktionen.
The new smartphone is a real high-tech device with many innovative features.
'Hightech' (high-tech) is a word from English and a short form of 'high technology'. It is used in German in the same way to describe modern and advanced technology.
Die Firma ist führend im Bereich Hightech.
The company is a leader in the high-tech sector.
'Hightech' (high-tech) is very often used as the first part of a compound noun, usually with a hyphen. This creates terms such as 'Hightech-Industrie' (high-tech industry) or 'Hightech-Produkt' (high-tech product).
Deutschland ist ein wichtiger Standort für die Hightech-Branche.
Germany is an important location for the high-tech industry.
When 'hightech' (high-tech) stands as an adjective before a noun, it is often not declined. Instead of 'ein highteches Gerät', it is more natural to say 'ein Hightech-Gerät' (a high-tech device).
Die Küche ist komplett hightech und lässt sich per App steuern.
The kitchen is completely high-tech and can be controlled by app.
