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desktop in German

desktop in German is Schreibtischfläche, Desktop-Computer, Arbeitsoberfläche — desktop means the flat top surface of a desk.

desktop in German

Schreibtischfläche
noun
The top surface of a desk.
Desktop-Computer
noun
(computing) A desktop computer.
Arbeitsoberfläche
noun
(computing, GUI) The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.
Benutzeroberfläche
noun
(computing, GUI) The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.

What does "desktop" mean?

  1. noun The flat top surface of a desk.
    "He cleared everything off the desktop before the meeting."
  2. noun A computer designed to sit on a desk, or the main screen and icons you see on a computer.
    "Her desktop is cluttered with dozens of icons."
  3. adj Designed for use on a desk, or intended for a personal computer rather than a phone.
    "The site looks better on desktop than on mobile."
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desktop in a sentence

  • He cleared everything off the desktop before the meeting.
  • Her desktop is cluttered with dozens of icons.
  • He prefers a desktop computer over a laptop for gaming.
  • The site looks better on desktop than on mobile.

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What is "desktop" in German?

"desktop" in German is Schreibtischfläche, Desktop-Computer, Arbeitsoberfläche. desktop means: The flat top surface of a desk.

How do you use "desktop" in a sentence?

Example: "He cleared everything off the desktop before the meeting." In German, "desktop" is Schreibtischfläche, Desktop-Computer, Arbeitsoberfläche.

Are there other ways to say "desktop" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "desktop": Schreibtischfläche, Desktop-Computer, Arbeitsoberfläche, Benutzeroberfläche.

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