German word

Laptop

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɛpˌtɔp/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlaptop

Example

Ich nehme meinen Laptop jeden Tag mit.

I take my laptop with me every day.

Illustration for Laptop (laptop)

More examples

Am Abend arbeite ich am Laptop.

In the evening, I work on the laptop.

Core concept

A compact computer with a screen hinged to its keyboard, closing into a portable unit for work away from a desk.

Common phrases

  • am Laptop arbeiten

    work on the laptop

  • den Laptop einschalten

    turn on the laptop

  • den Laptop aufladen

    charge the laptop

Similar words

Notebook: A thin, portable computer designed for easy carrying.
Computer: An electronic device that runs programs and processes data.
PC: A shortened term for a personal computer.
Tablet: A thin portable device operated by touch instead of a keyboard.

Definition in German

Tragbarer Computer mit integriertem Bildschirm und Tastatur, zum Arbeiten und Surfen unterwegs.

Word origin

German borrowed Laptop from the English compound lap-top, formed from lap and top for a computer usable on a person's lap.

Usage tips

  • Laptop is masculine in German, so standard forms include der Laptop, mit dem Laptop, and die Laptops.

Opposites

  • Desktop-Computerdesktop computernoun

Related words

  • Laptop-Taschelaptop bagnoun
  • Laptop-Akkulaptop batterynoun

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