noun
die App, -s
app
Ein kleines Programm auf dem Handy, Tablet oder Computer für eine bestimmte Aufgabe.
The German word "App" is a noun borrowed from English, short for "Application". It refers to a software application, typically on smartphones, tablets, or computers.
- Root word: "Application" (software program designed for a specific function).
- Similar words in German: "Anwendung" (application), "Programm" (program), "Software" (software).
Difference:
"App" specifically denotes typically small, user-friendly, and often mobile-oriented software, while "Anwendung" and "Programm" are more general terms for software applications, including larger or desktop programs.
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Examples
Sie hat die neue App heruntergeladen.noun
She downloaded the new app.
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