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German word
Installation
Pronunciation
IPA/ɪnstalaˈtsi̯oːn/
Meaning
- feminine nouninstallation
Example
Die Installation des Programms ist fehlgeschlagen.
The installation of the program failed.
More examples
Nach der Installation muss das System neu gestartet werden.
After the installation, the system must be restarted.
Core concept
A new device or program is put into its intended position and made ready to work.
Common phrases
die Installation starten
start the installation
Fehler bei der Installation
error during installation
vollständige Installation
complete installation
Similar words
Einrichtung: Setting up and initializing a device or program so it is ready to use.
Montage: Assembling parts or equipment and attaching them in the required position.
Inbetriebnahme: Starting equipment and checking that it operates correctly.
Einbau: Fitting a device or part into a larger unit or building.
Definition in German
Das Aufstellen und Einrichten von Geräten, Anlagen oder Programmen, sodass sie betriebsbereit sind.
Word origin
The noun Installation entered German through French from Latin installatio, formed from installare, meaning to install or place in position.
Usage tips
- Installation is a feminine noun, so the definite article is die and the plural is Installationen.
Other meanings
- setupnoun
- mountingnoun
Opposites
- Deinstallationuninstallationnoun
Related words
- installierbarinstallableadjective
- Installationsdateiinstallation filenoun