Hardwarekomponente

hardware component

noun HARD-vah-reh-kom-po-nen-teh Rare

Usage Note

Hardwarekomponente is any physical part of a computing system: CPU, RAM, drive, display panel. German tech manuals and repair guides refer to Hardwarekomponenten when listing parts that may need replacement.

Examples

"Defekte Hardwarekomponenten können den gesamten Rechner zum Absturz bringen."

Natural Translation

Faulty hardware components can cause the entire computer to crash.

Literal Translation

Defective hardware-components can the entire computer to crash bring.

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