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launcher
A computer program that serves as a start interface for other applications or games. It makes it possible to organize, start, and manage software, especially on smartphones and for PC games.
Um das Spiel zu starten, musst du zuerst den Launcher des Herstellers installieren.
To start the game, you first have to install the manufacturer's launcher.
launcher
A device or piece of equipment for launching rockets, grenades, or other projectiles.
Der mobile Raketenwerfer ist mit einem achtfachen Launcher ausgestattet.
The mobile rocket launcher is equipped with an eight-tube launcher.
'Launcher' is a word from English, derived from 'to launch'. This verb means both 'starten' (to start, as with an app) and 'abschießen' (to launch/fire, as with a rocket), which explains the two German meanings.
Das englische Verb 'to launch' verbindet die beiden sehr unterschiedlichen Bedeutungen.
The English verb 'to launch' connects the two very different meanings.
You can always recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about computers, games, or apps, the software is meant. In texts about the military, weapons, or rockets, the launching device is meant.
Wenn dein Freund von seinem neuen Launcher spricht, meint er wahrscheinlich die Software auf seinem Handy.
If your friend talks about his new launcher, he probably means the software on his phone.
In an IT context, a launcher is often used with verbs such as 'installieren' (to install), 'starten' (to start), 'öffnen' (to open), or 'konfigurieren' (to configure).
Du musst den Launcher von Steam installieren, um das Spiel herunterladen zu können.
You have to install the Steam launcher in order to download the game.
In a military context, 'Launcher' often appears as part of compounds that describe the type of weapon more precisely, for example 'Raketen-Launcher' (rocket launcher) or 'Granat-Launcher' (grenade launcher).
Die Soldaten übten den Umgang mit dem neuen Granat-Launcher.
The soldiers practiced handling the new grenade launcher.
thrower / launcher
Werfer and Launcher can both refer to a device used to launch projectiles. Werfer is the general German term, while Launcher is used especially as a technical or product-related loanword. Werfer is usually appropriate in a general German text, while Launcher may be common in a technical context.
Der Hersteller stellte einen neuen Launcher vor, der mehrere Raketen sicher starten kann.
The manufacturer unveiled a new launcher that can safely launch several rockets.
Der Werfer wurde auf dem Fahrzeug montiert, bevor die Einheit das Gelände verließ.
The launcher was mounted on the vehicle before the unit left the area.
