Membel
German NOUN B1 Rank 1572

der User

user

Checking...

Loading your saved state.

Meanings

01 / 02
01

der User

user

A person who uses a computer, a network, software, an app, or an online service. It is the English word for Benutzer or Anwender (user).

example

Jeder User muss für den Zugang ein persönliches Passwort erstellen.

Every user must create a personal password for access.

Visual example for User: der User

Usage tips

Compare with

synonym · confusable

User vs Nutzer

user

'der Nutzer' and 'der User' often mean the same thing in a technical context: a person who uses an app, a website, a program, or an online service. 'Nutzer' is a German word and sounds more natural in many official or neutral texts. 'User' comes from English and is used especially in IT, in companies, or in conversations about apps. They are easy to confuse because both describe the same role. If you want to write in a neutral and general way, 'Nutzer' is usually a safe choice. In technical teams, 'User' often sounds completely normal.

Visual example for Nutzer
User

Omar hat heute drei neue User für die Testversion angelegt.

Omar created three new users for the test version today.

Nutzer

Jeder Nutzer muss ein sicheres Passwort wählen.

Every user must choose a secure password.

Open full lesson: Nutzer →

In real life

Loading video examples...