Peripheriegerät
peripheral device
The German word "Peripheriegerät" is a noun that translates to "peripheral device" in English. It is a compound word made up of "Peripherie," which means "periphery" or "surrounding area," and "Gerät," which means "device" or "equipment."
"Peripheriegerät" typically refers to any external device that connects to a computer, such as printers, scanners, keyboards, or mice, and expands the functionality of the main system.
Words with similar meanings include "Zusatzgerät" (additional device) and "zusätzliche Ausstattung" (additional equipment). However, these terms are broader, as they can refer to other types of add-ons, not necessarily limited to computer peripherals. In contrast, "Peripheriegerät" specifically pertains to devices that interface with a computer system.
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Examples
Ein Peripheriegerät verbindet man oft mit dem Computer über ein USB-Kabel.word
A peripheral device is often connected to the computer via a USB cable.
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