das Terminal
terminal
A building or area at an airport, train station, or port where passengers arrive, depart, and transfer.
EXAMPLE
Unser Flug geht von Terminal 2, Gate B45.
Our flight leaves from Terminal 2, Gate B45.
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Meanings
das Terminal
terminal
In computer science, a device, usually consisting of a screen and keyboard, used to input and output data in a computer network.
EXAMPLE
Der Administrator gab die Befehle direkt am Terminal des Servers ein.
The administrator entered the commands directly at the server's terminal.
das Terminal
terminal
A large facility for handling and storing goods, especially containers, oil, or gas.
EXAMPLE
Im Hafen wird ein neues Flüssiggas-Terminal gebaut.
A new liquefied natural gas terminal is being built at the port.
Usage tips
Context is everything
You can almost always recognize the meaning of 'Terminal' (terminal) from context. Words like 'Flug' (flight) or 'Gate' (gate) point to a transport building, 'Computer' (computer) or 'Befehl' (command) to the IT meaning, and 'Hafen' (port) or 'Container' (container) to a logistics facility.
EXAMPLE
Wir treffen uns am Terminal 1 des Flughafens.
We'll meet at Terminal 1 of the airport.
Correct preposition
In the context of airports or train stations, you use 'am Terminal' (at the terminal) for location (dative) and 'zum Terminal' (to the terminal) or 'ins Terminal' (into the terminal) for movement toward it (accusative).
EXAMPLE
Die Passkontrolle befindet sich am Terminal C.
Passport control is located at Terminal C.
IT terminology
In the meaning of an input and output device, 'Terminal' (terminal) is a technical term from computer science. In everyday life, you will rarely hear this meaning unless you work in the IT industry.
EXAMPLE
Der Programmierer öffnete ein neues Terminal, um das Skript zu starten.
The programmer opened a new terminal to start the script.
Typical collocations
In connection with logistics, 'Terminal' (terminal) is often combined with the type of goods handled there. Typical examples are 'Containerterminal' (container terminal), 'Ölterminal' (oil terminal), or 'Flüssiggas-Terminal' (liquefied natural gas terminal).
EXAMPLE
Der Rotterdamer Hafen hat eines der größten Ölterminals in Europa.
The Port of Rotterdam has one of the largest oil terminals in Europe.
Compare with
Terminal vs Konsole
console
In computer science, both words can be associated with operating a computer system. A Terminal is the access point or device used to input and output data; a Konsole is the text-based interface into which commands are entered. Here, Gerät means Terminal, and Befehlsoberfläche means Konsole.
Terminal
Der Techniker meldet sich über ein Terminal am Netzwerkrechner an.
The technician logs on to the network computer through a terminal.
Konsole
Der Techniker gibt den Befehl zum Neustart in der Konsole ein.
The technician enters the restart command in the console.
In real life
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