die Eingabe, -n
input
Information oder Zeichen, die man in ein Gerät oder Programm hineinlegt, damit es damit arbeiten kann.
Definition & meaning
The word Eingabe primarily refers to two distinct concepts in German:
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Computing and Technology: It describes the process of entering data or commands into a computer or electronic device. It can refer to the act of typing or the data itself (input). For example, a keyboard is an input device used for the Eingabe of text.
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Official or Legal Context: It refers to a formal written request, petition, or submission sent to an authority, a court, or an institution. This is often used when a citizen addresses a government body to express a grievance or make a specific proposal.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a feminine noun. Its plural form is die Eingaben.
It is a compound noun formed from:
- ein-: A prefix meaning "in" or "into".
- Gabe: A noun derived from the verb geben (to give). In this context, it refers to the act of giving or handing over something.
The literal sense is "the act of giving something in" or "handing something in".
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- For technical input: Dateneingabe, Befehl, Input, Zufuhr.
- For official submissions: Petition, Gesuch, Antrag, Schreiben, Beschwerde.
Antonyms
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Examples
Die Eingabe des Passworts war falsch.noun
The input of the password was incorrect.
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