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A tab in a computer program, especially in a web browser, that makes it possible to keep several documents or web pages open in a single window.
Ich habe zu viele Tabs offen und mein Computer wird langsam.
I have too many tabs open and my computer is getting slow.
tablet / tab
A small, compressed tablet that contains an active ingredient. The term is mostly used for cleaning products or dishwasher detergent in tablet form.
Für sauberes Geschirr musst du nur einen Tab in die Spülmaschine geben.
For clean dishes, you just have to put one tablet in the dishwasher.
The word 'Tab' is a modern loanword from English. It has become firmly established in German for both meanings and is frequently used in everyday language.
Kannst du den Tab mit der Wettervorhersage offen lassen?
Can you leave the tab with the weather forecast open?
Which meaning is intended becomes immediately clear from context. If it is about computers, the internet, or browsers, it means a browser tab. If it is about housework, dishwashing, or laundry, it means a tablet.
Ich habe den Link in einem neuen Tab geöffnet.
I opened the link in a new tab.
In a computer context, 'Tab' is often used with the verbs 'öffnen' (to open), 'schließen' (to close), and 'wechseln' (to switch).
Er hat aus Versehen den falschen Tab geschlossen.
He accidentally closed the wrong tab.
In a household context, 'Tab' is often part of compound words such as 'Spülmaschinen-Tab' (dishwasher tablet) or 'Waschmittel-Tab' (laundry detergent tablet). It is used with verbs like 'einlegen' (to put in) or 'benutzen' (to use).
Für stark verschmutztes Geschirr solltest du einen Power-Tab benutzen.
For heavily soiled dishes, you should use a power tablet.
rider / tab
Reiter and Tab can both refer to a selectable tab in a user interface. Reiter is the more traditional general term, while Tab is especially common in browsers and modern software. For a browser page, Tab is usually the right choice; in general instructions, Reiter is also possible.
Öffne im Browser einen neuen Tab für die zweite Webseite.
Open a new tab in the browser for the second webpage.
Öffnen Sie in den Einstellungen den Reiter „Datenschutz“.
In the settings, open the “Privacy” tab.
