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port

The German word "Port" is a noun borrowed from English and is used primarily in technical contexts. It means "port" as in a harbor, or in technology, it refers to a communication endpoint (e.g., network port, USB port).

  • Word components: "Port" itself is a root word, originally from Latin portus meaning harbor.

  • Similar German words:

    • Hafen (harbor/port) – more commonly used for sea ports.
    • Anschluss (connection/port) – used for technical or electronic connections.

  • Differences:

    • "Hafen" refers specifically to a physical harbor for ships.
    • "Port" can mean either a harbor or a technical interface.
    • "Anschluss" is broader for any connection but less precise for hardware ports.

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Examples

Man kann den Port von diesem Punkt aus sehen.noun

You can see the port from this point.

Ich habe die Nummer des Ports vergessen.noun

I forgot the number of the port.

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