das Endgerät, -e
terminal
Definition & meaning
An Endgerät is a device at the endpoint of a network or communication system, typically used by an end user to access services or exchange information. Examples include a smartphone, computer, or telephone.
Depending on context, it can also mean the terminal device connected to a larger technical system.
Grammar & Word origin
Endgerät is a neuter noun: das Endgerät. Its plural is die Endgeräte.
It is a compound of End- , meaning “endpoint” or “final,” and Gerät , meaning “device” or “appliance.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- Terminal — often used for a device that provides access to a computer or network; it can sound more technical and may refer to a narrower type of device.
- Endeinrichtung — a more formal technical term, especially in telecommunications, for equipment at the end of a connection.
There is no exact antonym. A contrasting term might be Netzwerkinfrastruktur , which refers to the network’s underlying equipment and systems rather than a user-facing endpoint.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Das Endgerät ist auf dem Tisch.noun
The terminal is on the table.
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