log
das Log, die Loge
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log
An automatically or manually maintained record of processes, events, or messages, especially in a computer program or technical system.
Das Log zeigt, wann der Fehler im System aufgetreten ist.
The log shows when the error occurred in the system.
log
A logbook in which observations, events, or important data are recorded continuously, especially on a ship or in aviation.
Der Kapitän trug die ungewöhnlichen Wetterbedingungen in das Log ein.
The captain recorded the unusual weather conditions in the log.
log
A nautical instrument used to determine a ship's speed and the distance it has traveled.
Das Log zeigte eine Geschwindigkeit von acht Knoten an.
The log indicated a speed of eight knots.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Loge |
| genitive | des Logs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Log | die Loge |
| accusative | das Log | die Loge |
| dative | dem Log | den Logen |
| genitive | des Logs | der Loge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Logs |
| genitive | des Logs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Log | die Logs |
| accusative | das Log | die Logs |
| dative | dem Log | den Logs |
| genitive | des Logs | der Logs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In computing, the meaning can often be identified by words such as 'System' (system), 'Fehler' (error), or 'Meldung' (message). In nautical or aviation contexts, references to course, weather, or speed point to a different meaning.
Das Log des Servers enthält mehrere Fehlermeldungen.
The server's log contains several error messages.
Laut Log hatte das Schiff in der Nacht zweimal den Kurs geändert.
According to the log, the ship had changed course twice during the night.
Das Log zeigte während der Fahrt sechs Knoten an.
The log indicated six knots during the voyage.
In computing, 'Log' (log) is frequently used with verbs such as 'speichern' (to save), 'prüfen' (to check), 'auswerten' (to analyze), or 'auslesen' (to read out). It often concerns technical processes, error messages, or access activity.
Die Administratorin las das Log des Programms aus, um die Ursache zu finden.
The administrator read the program's log to find the cause.
For a continuously maintained log, the phrase 'etwas ins Log eintragen' (to enter something in the log) is particularly common. Entries often concern observations, weather, course, or other important events.
Die Offizierin trug den starken Seegang ins Log ein.
The officer recorded the rough seas in the log.
When referring to a nautical measuring instrument, 'das Log' (log) is frequently used with verbs such as 'anzeigen' (to indicate), 'messen' (to measure), or 'ablesen' (to read). The measurements typically indicate a ship's speed and the distance it has traveled.
Der Matrose las am Log eine Geschwindigkeit von zehn Knoten ab.
The sailor read a speed of ten knots on the log.
