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ripper
A computer program that extracts digital data from a medium, such as a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray, and saves it on a hard drive, often converting the format in the process.
Er benutzte einen Ripper, um seine Musik-CDs in MP3-Dateien umzuwandeln.
He used a ripper to convert his music CDs into MP3 files.
ripper
A serial killer who mutilates his victims in a particularly cruel way. The term is derived from the name of the famous London murderer 'Jack the Ripper'.
Die Medien bezeichneten den unbekannten Täter wegen der Brutalität seiner Taten als den „Düsseldorf Ripper“.
Because of the brutality of his crimes, the media referred to the unknown perpetrator as the 'Düsseldorf Ripper'.
The two meanings are very different. The context makes it clear what is meant. Words like 'Software' (software), 'CD', or 'MP3' point to the computer program, while 'Mord' (murder), 'Opfer' (victim), or 'Polizei' (police) point to the murderer.
Ich brauche einen guten Ripper, um meine alte Filmsammlung zu digitalisieren.
I need a good ripper to digitize my old film collection.
This word comes from English. The corresponding verb in German is 'rippen' (to rip). A 'Ripper' is therefore the program you use to 'rip' a CD or DVD.
Kannst du mir zeigen, wie man mit diesem Programm eine CD rippt?
Can you show me how to rip a CD with this program?
This designation is an allusion to the famous London serial killer 'Jack the Ripper' from the 19th century. The term is therefore used for especially brutal murderers who mutilate their victims.
Wegen der grausamen Taten nannten ihn die Zeitungen den „Hamburger Ripper“.
Because of the gruesome crimes, the newspapers called him the 'Hamburg Ripper'.
