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A short, light touch with the finger, especially on the touchscreen of a smartphone, tablet, or another electronic device.
Mit einem einfachen Tap auf das Icon öffnest du die Anwendung.
With a simple tap on the icon, you open the application.
'Der Tap' (tap) is a loanword from English and comes from the verb 'to tap' (to tap, to knock). It became established in German with the spread of touchscreens.
Manchmal reagiert der Bildschirm nicht auf meinen Tap.
Sometimes the screen doesn't respond to my tap.
This word is used exclusively in connection with operating electronic devices with touchscreens, such as smartphones, tablets, or machines.
Die Anleitung erklärt jeden notwendigen Tap Schritt für Schritt.
The instructions explain every necessary tap step by step.
Common phrases are 'mit einem Tap' (with one tap) or 'durch einen Tap' (by means of a tap). As a verb phrase, 'einen Tap machen' (to make a tap) is often used.
Mit einem Tap auf den Bildschirm kannst du das Foto vergrößern.
With a tap on the screen, you can enlarge the photo.
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Klick and Tap can trigger the same function on a screen. A Klick normally happens with a mouse button, while a Tap is a brief touch with a finger on a touchscreen. The choice therefore depends on the input method being used.
Auf dem Smartphone öffnet ein Tap mit dem Finger das Menü.
On a smartphone, tapping the screen with your finger opens the menu.
Am Computer öffnet ein Klick mit der Maus das Menü.
On a computer, clicking the mouse opens the menu.
