hack in German
hack in German is Hack, hacken, eindringen — hack means to cut or chop something roughly, without precision.
hack in German
Hack
(computing, slang) An expedient, temporary solution, such as a small patch or change to code, meant to be replaced with a more elegant solution at a later date; a workaround.
hacken
(transitive, slang, computing) To hack into; to gain unauthorized access to (a computer system, e.g., a website, or network) by manipulating code.
hacken
(transitive, slang, computing, by extension) To gain unauthorized access to a computer or online account belonging to (a person or organisation).
eindringen
(transitive, slang, computing, by extension) To gain unauthorized access to a computer or online account belonging to (a person or organisation).
What does "hack" mean?
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verb To cut or chop something roughly, without precision.
"The gardener hacked at the thick hedge until it was roughly the right shape."
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verb To break into a computer system or account without authorization.
"Someone hacked into her email account and sent spam to all her friends."
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verb To find a clever, often improvised shortcut for solving a problem.
"He hacked a solution together from spare parts in his shed."
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noun A clever shortcut, trick, or workaround.
"My favourite travel hack is rolling clothes instead of folding them."
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hack in a sentence
- The gardener hacked at the thick hedge until it was roughly the right shape.
- I hacked off a chunk of bread with a blunt knife.
- Someone hacked into her email account and sent spam to all her friends.
- The company says criminals tried to hack its customer database.
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What is "hack" in German?
"hack" in German is Hack, hacken, eindringen. hack means: To cut or chop something roughly, without precision.
How do you use "hack" in a sentence?
Example: "The gardener hacked at the thick hedge until it was roughly the right shape." In German, "hack" is Hack, hacken, eindringen.
Are there other ways to say "hack" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "hack": Hack, hacken, eindringen.
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