voice assistant
der Sprachassistent, die Sprachassistenten
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voice assistant
A computer program or device that understands spoken commands and responds to them, for example by answering questions or carrying out specific functions.
Der Sprachassistent stellt auf Zuruf einen Timer für zehn Minuten.
The voice assistant sets a ten-minute timer when asked.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sprachassistenten |
| genitive | des Sprachassistenten |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Sprachassistent | die Sprachassistenten |
| accusative | den Sprachassistenten | die Sprachassistenten |
| dative | dem Sprachassistenten | den Sprachassistenten |
| genitive | des Sprachassistenten | der Sprachassistenten |
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'Sprachassistent' (voice assistant) is made up of 'Sprach-' (voice-) and 'Assistent' (assistant). The first component shows that the interaction or communication takes place through spoken language.
Viele Menschen nutzen den Sprachassistenten, um Musik abzuspielen.
Many people use their voice assistant to play music.
Common phrases include 'den Sprachassistenten aktivieren' (to activate the voice assistant), 'dem Sprachassistenten eine Frage stellen' (to ask the voice assistant a question), and 'den Sprachassistenten mit einem Sprachbefehl steuern' (to control the voice assistant with a voice command).
Sie stellte dem Sprachassistenten eine Frage zum Wetter.
She asked the voice assistant a question about the weather.
The word is used especially in connection with smartphones, speakers, cars, and digital household appliances. In these contexts, the type of task is often the focus, such as reminders, navigation, or playing music.
Im Auto nutzt er den Sprachassistenten für die Navigation.
He uses the voice assistant for navigation in the car.
