Arbeitsfläche

desktop (computer screen workspace)

noun AR-baits-fle-khe Rare

Also means

work surface

Usage Note

Arbeitsfläche is the German term for a computer desktop or workspace area. It can also mean Schreibtischoberfläche in some OS contexts; both terms are used interchangeably in German-language software.

Examples

"Er hatte zu viele Symbole auf seiner Arbeitsfläche."

Natural Translation

He had too many icons on his desktop.

Literal Translation

He had too many symbols on his desktop.

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