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hardware in German

hardware in German is Eisenwaren, Hardware — hardware means the physical parts of a computer or electronic system — the processor, memory, drives, screen, cables and casing — as opposed to the programs that run on them.

hardware in German

Eisenwaren
noun
Fixtures, equipment, fasteners, tools, and devices used for general-purpose construction and repair of a structure or object. Also such equipment as sold as stock by a store of the same name, e.g. hardware store.
Hardware
noun
(computing) The part of a computer that is fixed and cannot be altered without replacement or physical modification; motherboard, expansion cards, etc. Compare software.

What does "hardware" mean?

  1. noun The physical parts of a computer or electronic system — the processor, memory, drives, screen, cables and casing — as opposed to the programs that run on them.
    "The software is fine; the hardware simply can't keep up."
  2. noun Tools, fixings and metal household goods such as nails, screws, hinges, locks and door handles.
    "There's a hardware shop on the corner that still sells single screws."
  3. noun Heavy military equipment such as weapons, vehicles and aircraft.
    "The parade was mainly an excuse to display new hardware."
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hardware in a sentence

  • The software is fine; the hardware simply can't keep up.
  • Most of the budget went on hardware rather than licences.
  • There's a hardware shop on the corner that still sells single screws.
  • The cabinets come flat-packed with all the hardware included.

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What is "hardware" in German?

"hardware" in German is Eisenwaren, Hardware. hardware means: The physical parts of a computer or electronic system — the processor, memory, drives, screen, cables and casing — as opposed to the programs that run on them.

How do you use "hardware" in a sentence?

Example: "The software is fine; the hardware simply can't keep up." In German, "hardware" is Eisenwaren, Hardware.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "hardware": Eisenwaren, Hardware.

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