German word

Port

Pronunciation

IPA/pɔɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • masculine nounport

Example

Viele Programme verwenden denselben Port.

Many programs use the same port.

Illustration for Port (port)

More examples

Zum Spielen musste er den Port freigeben.

To play, he had to open the port.

Core concept

A labeled socket connects separate devices or software components and provides a route for their exchange.

Common phrases

  • Port freigeben

    open a port

  • Port blockieren

    block a port

Similar words

Schnittstelle: A connection point that lets different devices or software exchange information.
Anschluss: A terminal or socket for connecting a cable or device.
Buchse: A socket that accepts a plug to receive electricity or signals.
Steckplatz: An internal slot for inserting an expansion card or module.

Definition in German

Ein Port ist eine Schnittstelle, über die Daten oder Signale zwischen Geräten, Programmen oder Diensten ausgetauscht werden.

Word origin

German Port entered technical language from English port, whose computing sense developed from the idea of a harbor as a place of access and traces back to Latin portus.

Usage tips

  • German Port usually names a connection endpoint, while Schnittstelle can refer more broadly to an interface or boundary between systems.

Related words

  • Portnummerport numbernoun
  • Portfreigabeport openingnoun

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