joystick
der Joystick, die Joysticks
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joystick
A control device with a movable lever used to control the direction or movement of a computer game, machine, or vehicle.
Mit dem Joystick steuert sie das Flugzeug im Simulator.
She uses the joystick to control the aircraft in the simulator.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Joysticks |
| genitive | des Joysticks |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Joystick | die Joysticks |
| accusative | den Joystick | die Joysticks |
| dative | dem Joystick | den Joysticks |
| genitive | des Joysticks | der Joysticks |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Joystick' is often used with verbs such as 'steuern' (to control), 'bedienen' (to operate), and 'bewegen' (to move). The phrase 'einen Joystick anschließen' (to connect a joystick) is also common in technical contexts.
Vor dem Training schließt er den Joystick an den Computer an.
Before the training session, he connects the joystick to the computer.
The phrase 'mit dem Joystick' (with the joystick) identifies the control device as the means. With 'steuern' (to control), the object being controlled is in the accusative: 'Er steuert den Roboterarm mit dem Joystick.' (He controls the robotic arm with the joystick.)
Der Pilot steuert die Drohne mit dem Joystick.
The pilot controls the drone with the joystick.
'Joystick' is used especially in texts about computer games, flight simulators, machines, and technical controls. The word is also common in everyday language among people who play computer games.
Der Joystick reagierte während des Spiels plötzlich nicht mehr.
The joystick suddenly stopped responding during the game.
