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Something is done by hand or by people, not automatically by a machine or computer.
Die Kaffeebohnen werden manuell sortiert, um die beste Qualität zu gewährleisten.
The coffee beans are sorted manually to ensure the best quality.
The word 'manuell' (manual) comes from the Latin word 'manus' for 'die Hand' (the hand). This origin helps you remember the meaning 'made by hand' or 'operated by hand' more easily.
Die Gangschaltung in diesem alten Auto ist noch manuell.
The gearshift in this old car is still manual.
While 'manuell' in German is only an adjective, the English word 'manual' can also be a noun and then means 'das Handbuch' (the manual/handbook) or 'die Anleitung' (the instructions). In German, a 'Manual' is also a handbook, but 'manuell' always describes an activity.
Für die Reparatur brauche ich das Manual des Geräts.
For the repair, I need the device's manual.
'Manuell' (manual) is often used in technical contexts to describe the opposite of 'automatisch' (automatic). Common combinations are 'manuelle Eingabe' (manual input), 'manuelle Steuerung' (manual control), or 'manuelle Arbeit' (manual labor).
Bitte bestätigen Sie die manuelle Eingabe Ihrer Daten.
Please confirm the manual entry of your data.
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'von Hand' (by hand) and 'manuell' both mean that something is not done automatically and not with a machine. 'von Hand' is a fixed phrase and sounds very everyday. 'manuell' is an adjective and often fits well in technical, professional, or more precise descriptions. In terms of meaning, the difference is small: both emphasize that a person carries out the work themselves. In normal conversation, 'von Hand' often sounds more natural; in instructions or when talking about devices, 'manuell' is more likely.
Der Kunde muss die Daten manuell in das Formular eintragen.
The customer has to enter the data into the form manually.
Wir schreiben die Etiketten heute von Hand, weil der Drucker kaputt ist.
We are writing the labels by hand today because the printer is broken.