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hack in German

hack in German is Hack, hacken, eindringen — hack means to cut or chop something roughly, without precision.

hack in German

Hack
noun
(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
verb
(transitive, slang, computing) To hack into; to gain unauthorized access to (a computer system, e.g., a website, or network) by manipulating code.
hacken
verb
(transitive, slang, computing, by extension) To gain unauthorized access to a computer or online account belonging to (a person or organisation).
eindringen
verb
(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?

  1. verb To cut or chop something roughly, without precision.
    "He hacked through the overgrown branches with a machete."
  2. verb To break into a computer system or account without authorization.
    "The group claimed they had hacked into the company's servers overnight."
  3. verb To find a clever, often improvised shortcut for solving a problem.
    "She hacked together a workaround using duct tape and an old charger."
  4. noun A clever shortcut, trick, or workaround.
    "Here's a quick hack for folding a fitted sheet."

hack in a sentence

  • He hacked through the overgrown branches with a machete.
  • The group claimed they had hacked into the company's servers overnight.
  • She hacked together a workaround using duct tape and an old charger.
  • Here's a quick hack for folding a fitted sheet.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "He hacked through the overgrown branches with a machete." 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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