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A step-by-step guide, often in the form of a video or interactive text, that explains how to complete a specific task or use a program.
Ich habe mir ein Online-Tutorial angesehen, um zu lernen, wie man Fotos bearbeitet.
I watched an online tutorial to learn how to edit photos.
'Tutorial' is a modern loanword from English (an Anglicism). It is used mainly in colloquial language and in contexts such as IT, software, gaming, or creative hobbies.
Auf YouTube findest du für fast jedes Programm ein Tutorial.
On YouTube, you can find a tutorial for almost any program.
Common verbs used with 'Tutorial' (tutorial) are 'sich ansehen' or 'anschauen' (to watch) when you are learning, and 'erstellen' or 'machen' (to create/make) when you are producing a guide.
Ich muss mir ein Tutorial ansehen, um die neue Software zu verstehen.
I need to watch a tutorial to understand the new software.
The word is often combined with other nouns to specify the type of guide. The most common compounds are 'Video-Tutorial' (video tutorial) and 'Online-Tutorial' (online tutorial).
Ein Video-Tutorial ist oft einfacher zu verstehen als ein langer Text.
A video tutorial is often easier to understand than a long text.
introduction / implementation / insertion
Both words can refer to a learning aid for a new topic or program. An introduction initially provides the basics and an overview, while a tutorial usually explains a specific task step by step. “Einführung” is more suitable for a first overview, while “Tutorial” is more suitable for following along with a practical task.
Das Tutorial zeigt Schritt für Schritt, wie man eine Rechnung im Programm erstellt.
The tutorial shows step by step how to create an invoice in the program.
Die Einführung in das Programm erklärt zuerst die wichtigsten Grundfunktionen.
The introduction to the program first explains the most important basic functions.
