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In digital image editing, geographic information systems, or computer graphics, a level or layer that can be edited independently of others. It is a loanword from English.
In Photoshop habe ich den Text auf einem separaten Layer platziert, um ihn leichter verschieben zu können.
In Photoshop, I placed the text on a separate layer so I could move it more easily.
'Layer' is a direct loanword from English and means 'Schicht' (layer) or 'Ebene' (level/layer). In German, it is used in specialist contexts and in everyday language with the same meaning.
Jedes Element des Designs befindet sich auf einem eigenen Layer.
Each element of the design is on its own layer.
You can tell from context whether a digital layer or a layer of clothing is meant. Terms like 'Bildbearbeitung' (image editing) or 'digital' point to the technical meaning, while 'Kleidung' (clothing) or 'tragen' (to wear) refer to the world of fashion.
Der Grafiker fügte einen neuen Layer für den Schatten hinzu.
The graphic designer added a new layer for the shadow.
In the context of software and design, 'Layer' is often combined with verbs such as 'erstellen' (to create), 'bearbeiten' (to edit), 'verschieben' (to move), or 'ausblenden' (to hide).
Du kannst den Hintergrund-Layer sperren, damit du ihn nicht aus Versehen veränderst.
You can lock the background layer so you don't accidentally change it.
When it comes to clothing, people talk about 'mehrere Layer zu tragen' (wearing several layers) or 'sich in Layern zu kleiden' (dressing in layers). This principle is also known as the 'Zwiebel-Look' (onion look).
Ein dünner erster Layer aus Wolle ist ideal für kalte Tage.
A thin first layer made of wool is ideal for cold days.
situation / location
'die Lage' and 'der Layer' can both mean a kind of layer, but they are used in different areas. 'Eine Lage' is a German word and fits especially for material lying on top of other material, for example paper, fabric, or paint. 'Der Layer' is a loanword from English and sounds natural mainly in technology, image editing, map programs, or clothing. Learners may confuse the words because 'Layer' is often translated as 'Schicht' (layer). For real layers of material, 'Lage' is often more natural. In digital programs, people usually say 'Layer' or 'Ebene' (layer/level).
Im Bildprogramm kann Tom den oberen Layer ausblenden.
In the image editing program, Tom can hide the top layer.
Für den Kuchen legt Maria eine Lage Creme auf den Boden.
For the cake, Maria puts a layer of cream on the base.