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tower
The usually upright case of a desktop computer that contains the main components such as the processor, memory, and hard drives.
Mein neuer Gaming-PC hat einen großen Tower mit viel Platz für zusätzliche Grafikkarten.
My new gaming PC has a large tower with plenty of space for additional graphics cards.
control tower
The control tower at an airport, from which air traffic controllers direct aircraft taking off, landing, and moving on the ground.
Der Pilot meldete sich beim Tower, um die Landeerlaubnis zu erhalten.
The pilot contacted the control tower to get landing clearance.
tower / high-rise
A very tall, narrow building or tower-like structure; a high-rise building.
Der Millennium Tower in Wien ist ein beeindruckendes Beispiel moderner Architektur.
The Millennium Tower in Vienna is an impressive example of modern architecture.
The meaning of 'Tower' depends strongly on the topic. In the context of computers and technology, it means the PC case. At an airport, it refers to the control tower. In architecture, it stands for a high-rise building.
Der Tower meines Computers ist sehr leise.
The tower of my computer is very quiet.
'Tower' is an English loanword used in German for certain modern, often technical or architectural tower structures. It sounds more specific and more modern than the general word 'Turm' (tower).
Der neue Bürokomplex besteht aus drei gläsernen Towern.
The new office complex consists of three glass towers.
In the airport context, there are fixed expressions. Pilots 'melden sich beim Tower' (report to/contact the tower), 'kontaktieren den Tower' (contact the tower), or 'bekommen Anweisungen vom Tower' (receive instructions from the tower).
„Flug 456, bitte melden Sie sich beim Tower.“
"Flight 456, please contact the tower."
tower
Turm is the neutral term for a tall, narrow structure. Tower can refer to the same kind of building, but it often sounds more modern or like part of a name. When simply describing the structure, “Turm” is usually the better choice; for a modern designation, “Tower” may be more appropriate.
Das neue Hochhaus am Bahnhof heißt City Tower.
The new high-rise at the station is called City Tower.
Von der Burg aus sahen wir den hohen Turm über den Dächern der Stadt.
From the castle, we saw the tall tower above the city’s rooftops.
