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console
An electronic device that is mainly used for playing video games and is connected to a screen. Examples include PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch.
Die Kinder wünschen sich zu Weihnachten eine neue Konsole.
The children want a new console for Christmas.
console
A control panel with switches, controls, and displays for operating technical systems, for example in a recording studio (mixing console) or a signal box.
Der Tontechniker saß an einer riesigen Konsole und mischte den Sound.
The sound engineer sat at a huge console and mixed the sound.
console
In information technology, a text-based user interface for controlling a computer system by entering commands.
Der Administrator gab die Befehle direkt in die Konsole ein, um das Problem zu beheben.
The administrator entered the commands directly into the console to fix the problem.
console table
A narrow table, often attached to the wall, or a small decorative shelf.
Auf der antiken Konsole im Flur stand eine Vase mit frischen Blumen.
On the antique console table in the hallway stood a vase with fresh flowers.
The German noun 'die Konsole' (a device or piece of furniture) is a false friend of the English verb 'to console', which means 'trösten' in German.
Er spielt den ganzen Tag auf seiner neuen Konsole.
He plays on his new console all day.
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'Konsole' from context. If it is about 'Spiele' (games), it means the game console. In the context of 'Technik' (technology) or 'Musik' (music), it is a control panel. If 'Programmierer' (programmers) are talking about it, it means the command line.
Der Programmierer öffnete die Konsole, um den Fehler zu finden.
The programmer opened the console to find the error.
In the context of video games, 'Konsole' is often used with the preposition 'auf'. You say 'spielt auf der Konsole' (plays on the console). The phrase 'Spiele für die Konsole' (games for the console) is also common.
Welche Spiele spielst du am liebsten auf deiner Konsole?
Which games do you like playing most on your console?
The meaning as a command line is technical language from information technology. In everyday life, you will rarely hear this use unless you work in IT.
Um das Programm zu starten, musst du einen Befehl in die Konsole eingeben.
To start the program, you have to enter a command into the console.
terminal
In computer science, both words can be associated with operating a computer system. A Terminal is the access point or device used to input and output data; a Konsole is the text-based interface into which commands are entered. Here, Gerät means Terminal, and Befehlsoberfläche means Konsole.
Der Techniker gibt den Befehl zum Neustart in der Konsole ein.
The technician enters the restart command in the console.
Der Techniker meldet sich über ein Terminal am Netzwerkrechner an.
The technician logs on to the network computer through a terminal.
