das Tablet
tablet
A portable computer with a touchscreen as its main control element, sized between a smartphone and a laptop.
EXAMPLE
Im Zug schaue ich gerne Filme auf meinem Tablet.
On the train, I like watching films on my tablet.
das Tablet
tablet
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Meanings
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'Das Tablet' is the electronic device. A pill or medication is called 'die Tablette' in German. Although the words sound similar, the meaning is completely different.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt hat mir Tabletten gegen die Kopfschmerzen verschrieben.
The doctor prescribed me tablets for the headache.
Correct preposition
When describing what you do with the device, you usually use the preposition 'auf' (on). You read, play, or watch something 'auf dem Tablet' (on the tablet).
EXAMPLE
Ich lese abends gerne die Nachrichten auf dem Tablet.
In the evening, I like reading the news on the tablet.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Tablet' (tablet) are 'benutzen' (to use), 'einschalten' (to turn on), 'ausschalten' (to turn off), and 'aufladen' (to charge). These describe the basic handling of the device.
EXAMPLE
Bitte vergiss nicht, dein Tablet vor der Reise aufzuladen.
Please don't forget to charge your tablet before the trip.
Compare with
Tablet vs Laptop
laptop
A laptop and a tablet are portable computers, and both can be appropriate terms for a 2-in-1 device. Laptop emphasizes the computer form with a permanently integrated keyboard, while Tablet emphasizes use as a standalone screen with a touchscreen. The deciding factor is therefore which form and method of operation are most prominent.
Tablet
Für das Lesen im Zug nehme ich dasselbe 2-in-1-Gerät als Tablet und bediene es mit dem Touchscreen.
For reading on the train, I take the same 2-in-1 device as a tablet and use its touchscreen.
Laptop
Für die Arbeit mit vielen Texten nutze ich das 2-in-1-Gerät als Laptop mit integrierter Tastatur.
For working with a lot of text, I use the 2-in-1 device as a laptop with an integrated keyboard.
In real life
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