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.
Usage tips
Context clue
The meaning of 'User' (user) depends entirely on the context. In connection with computers, the internet, or software, it means the user. In the context of drugs, police, or social work, it means a drug user.
EXAMPLE
Die User beschweren sich über das neue Design der App.
The users are complaining about the app's new design.
Use in IT context
'User' (user) is a very common English loanword in the field of technology and the internet. It is often used in instructions, discussions about software, or on websites.
EXAMPLE
Als neuer User erhalten Sie 10% Rabatt auf Ihre erste Bestellung.
As a new user, you receive a 10% discount on your first order.
Register: scene jargon
The meaning 'Drogenkonsument' (drug user) belongs to scene jargon and is mainly used by certain groups such as social workers, the police, or in the media. In normal everyday life, this meaning is rare.
EXAMPLE
Der Bericht beschreibt die schwierige Lage der User in der Stadt.
The report describes the difficult situation of drug users in the city.
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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.
User
Omar hat heute drei neue User für die Testversion angelegt.
Omar created three new users for the test version today.