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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.
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."
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'der Turm' and 'der Tower' can both mean a tall, narrow structure. 'Turm' is the normal German word and is especially suitable for churches, castles, observation towers, or old buildings. 'Tower' sounds more modern and is often used for very tall buildings with an English name. Learners may confuse the words because 'Tower' seems literally like 'Turm'. In everyday language, however, 'Turm' is usually the safe choice, unless a building is officially called a 'Tower' or you are deliberately talking about a modern high-rise.
Neben dem Bahnhof steht ein neuer Tower mit Büros und Wohnungen.
Next to the train station there is a new tower with offices and apartments.
Vom Turm der alten Kirche sieht man die ganze Stadt.
From the tower of the old church, you can see the whole city.