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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.
craft
Manuell and handwerklich can both describe work done by hand. Manuell only says that people perform it instead of a machine. Handwerklich additionally emphasizes a connection to a craft or the skill and quality demonstrated in the work.
Die Teile des Stuhls werden manuell statt von einer Maschine zusammengesetzt.
The parts of the chair are assembled by hand rather than by a machine.
Die Verbindungen des Stuhls sind handwerklich sauber und geschickt ausgeführt.
The chair's joints are neatly and skillfully crafted.
