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coordinate
A value or group of values that indicate the exact position of a point in a system (e.g., on a map or in a graph). The plural 'die Koordinaten' (coordinates) is usually used.
Der Pilot gab die genauen Koordinaten des Ziels in den Bordcomputer ein.
The pilot entered the exact coordinates of the target into the onboard computer.
Although the singular 'die Koordinate' (coordinate) exists (e.g., the x-coordinate), the word is almost always used in the plural 'die Koordinaten' (coordinates) in everyday language. People usually talk about a set of values, not a single one.
Kannst du mir die Koordinaten für den Treffpunkt schicken?
Can you send me the coordinates for the meeting point?
The word contains the prefix 'Ko-', which means 'together' or 'jointly'. Coordinates are therefore values that determine the exact position of a point only when taken together.
Ein GPS-Gerät berechnet die genauen Koordinaten eines Standorts.
A GPS device calculates the exact coordinates of a location.
Common verbs used in connection with coordinates are 'eingeben' (to enter), 'bestimmen' (to determine), 'berechnen' (to calculate), and 'senden' (to send). They describe how position data is handled.
Der Kapitän muss die exakten Koordinaten in den Computer eingeben.
The captain has to enter the exact coordinates into the computer.
position
Position is generally the place where a point or object is located. Koordinaten specify this position using exact values within a system. Use Position for a general indication of location and Koordinaten for the numerical determination.
Die genauen Koordinaten des Treffpunkts stehen unter der digitalen Karte.
The exact coordinates of the meeting point are listed below the digital map.
Die Position des Treffpunkts ist auf der digitalen Karte markiert.
The meeting point’s position is marked on the digital map.
