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viewer
A computer program used to display the contents of files of a certain type (e.g., images, documents, 3D models) without being able to edit them.
Um die PDF-Datei zu lesen, brauchst du nur einen kostenlosen Viewer.
To read the PDF file, you only need a free viewer.
viewer
A person who watches a broadcast or, in particular, a live stream on the internet. In German, the term is used mainly in the context of online platforms such as Twitch or YouTube and is a synonym for 'Zuschauer' (viewer/spectator).
Der Streamer interagierte während des Spiels live mit seinen Viewern im Chat.
The streamer interacted live with his viewers in the chat during the game.
'Viewer' is a direct loanword from English. In German, it is used in contexts related to computers and the internet, and it is usually also pronounced in the English way.
Die Zahl der Viewer bei diesem Event war beeindruckend.
The number of viewers at this event was impressive.
To distinguish the meaning, pay attention to the context. If it is about files, programs, or opening documents, it means the software. If it is about live streams, channels, or people like 'Streamer' (streamer), it means the viewer.
Ich brauche einen Viewer, um diese 3D-Modelle anzusehen.
I need a viewer to look at these 3D models.
In a software context, 'Viewer' is often combined with a file type, e.g., as 'PDF-Viewer' (PDF viewer) or 'Bild-Viewer' (image viewer). Typical verbs are 'installieren' (to install), 'herunterladen' (to download), or 'benutzen' (to use).
Lade dir einen kostenlosen Bild-Viewer herunter, um die Fotos zu öffnen.
Download a free image viewer to open the photos.
The meaning 'Zuschauer' (viewer) is especially common in online and gaming culture. On platforms like Twitch or YouTube, 'Viewer' is the standard term for the audience of a live stream.
Ein guter Streamer interagiert viel mit seinen Viewern im Chat.
A good streamer interacts a lot with his viewers in the chat.
player
Player and Viewer are programs or devices for digital files, but they have different functions. A Player plays audio or video content, while a Viewer usually only displays files without allowing them to be edited. Choose Player for playback and Viewer for simply viewing content.
Mit dem Viewer kann ich die Bilder direkt auf dem Computer anzeigen, aber nicht bearbeiten.
With the viewer, I can view the pictures directly on my computer, but I can't edit them.
Mit dem Player kann ich den neuen Film direkt auf dem Computer abspielen.
With the player, I can play the new film directly on my computer.
