In German
Computer
Meaning: computer
Formal or informal? “Computer” is the same word as in English. A laptop is “der Laptop”, and everyday speech often just says “der Rechner”.
Example sentences
Mein Computer ist ganz neu.
My computer is brand new.
Ich arbeite oft am Computer.
I often work at the computer.
Der Computer funktioniert nicht.
The computer doesn't work.
Grammar note
“Der Computer” is masculine, so it takes “der” and “ein”. The plural is “die Computer”, unchanged. “Am Computer” means at the computer.
Common mistake
Don't say “die Computer” for the singular. The article is “der Computer”, masculine. “Am Computer” is a contraction of “an dem Computer”.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What is the German word for laptop?
“Der Laptop”.
What is the plural of “Computer”?
“Die Computer”, the same as the singular.