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interface
The graphical or text-based surface of a computer program or device through which a person interacts with the machine. It is also referred to as a user interface.
Das neue Interface der App ist sehr benutzerfreundlich.
The app's new interface is very user-friendly.
interface
A technical device or standard that enables connection and communication between two different devices or system components. A synonym for this is Schnittstelle (interface).
Das Audio-Interface verbindet das Mikrofon mit dem Computer.
The audio interface connects the microphone to the computer.
interface
In a figurative sense, a point of contact or connection between two different fields, disciplines, or organizations.
Die Konferenz dient als Interface zwischen Wissenschaft und Wirtschaft.
The conference serves as an interface between science and business.
'Interface' is a word from English and is usually pronounced that way as well. In German it is neuter, so it is 'das Interface'.
Das Interface dieser Software ist nicht sehr intuitiv.
The interface of this software is not very intuitive.
To recognize the meaning, pay attention to the context. If it is about software and users, the user interface is meant. With devices and cables, it refers to a technical interface. With abstract topics like business or science, it means a point of connection.
Das grafische Interface wurde komplett überarbeitet.
The graphical interface was completely redesigned.
In the context of software, 'Interface' is often combined with adjectives like 'benutzerfreundlich' (user-friendly), 'intuitiv' (intuitive), or 'grafisch' (graphical). Typical verbs are 'gestalten' (to design) or 'verbessern' (to improve).
Ein gutes Interface muss vor allem benutzerfreundlich sein.
A good interface must above all be user-friendly.
When a connection between abstract fields is being described, the structure 'das Interface zwischen [Bereich A] und [Bereich B]' (the interface between [field A] and [field B]) often follows.
Unsere Abteilung fungiert als Interface zwischen Marketing und Produktentwicklung.
Our department functions as an interface between marketing and product development.
interface / point of contact
Schnittstelle and Interface can both refer to the same technical connection between systems. Interface is the English-influenced technical term, while Schnittstelle is the corresponding German term. The choice therefore depends mainly on the language used in the particular technical environment, not on a different function.
Im englisch geprägten Entwicklerteam wird das Interface zwischen den Geräten genau beschrieben.
The English-oriented development team describes the interface between the devices in detail.
In der deutschen Anleitung wird die Schnittstelle zwischen den Geräten genau beschrieben.
The German instructions describe the interface between the devices in detail.
