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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.
click
'der Klick' and 'der Tap' are both brief actions on digital devices. 'der Klick' is used mainly for a computer mouse or generally on a computer, when you press a mouse button. 'der Tap' means a brief tap with your finger on a touchscreen, for example on a smartphone or tablet. The words can be confused because both trigger a function on the screen. A practical rule is: mouse equals Klick, finger on a touchscreen equals Tap.
Mit einem Tap auf das Symbol startet Sofia die Lern-App.
With one tap on the icon, Sofia starts the learning app.
Nach dem Klick auf den Link öffnet sich die Seite in einem neuen Fenster.
After clicking the link, the page opens in a new window.