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Befehlszeile

command line

noun be-FAYLS-tsy-le Rare
Communication Technology

Also means

command prompt

Usage Note

Befehlszeile (also Kommandozeile) is the text-based interface where users type commands directly. Tech-savvy users speak of working in der Befehlszeile when using a terminal or command prompt.

Examples

"Der Befehl muss in der Befehlszeile eingegeben werden."

Natural Translation

The command must be entered in the command line.

Literal Translation

The command must be entered in the command-line.

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