Category: Work & BusinessPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Computer
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English meaning: Computer
Definition
An electronic machine used for work and the internet.
Example
“Min computer er gået i stykker.”
In English: “My computer broke down.”
Another example: “Min computer er gået i stykker igen.”
Usage — When, Where & How
The standard word for a computer, borrowed from English and fully integrated; neutral register, used in all everyday and technical contexts.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Computer' is borrowed from English, derived from the Latin 'computare', meaning 'to calculate'. The term has become ubiquitous in Danish as technology evolved.
Common Collocations
- bruge computeren
- tænde computeren
- en ny computer
- på computeren
- computeren går ned
Word Forms
en computer; flertal: computere; bestemt: computeren / computerne
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