English–German

“hacker” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɛkɐ/

Example

Viele Hacker arbeiten an Open-Source-Projekten.

Many hackers work on open-source projects.

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How to say “hacker” in German

“Hacker” in German is Hacker.

A person opens up computer systems, understands how they work, and finds inventive ways to improve or use them.

Full entry for Hacker: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Hacker

Ein erfahrener Hacker findet oft Schwachstellen schneller.

An experienced hacker often finds vulnerabilities more quickly.

Tips for using Hacker

  • Hacker can describe either a creative computer expert or an unauthorized attacker, so context or a phrase such as ethical hacker clarifies the meaning.

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