No. 1,047 in German
software
"Software" in German refers to programs and operating information used by a computer.
In a sentence
Die Software auf meinem Computer funktioniert einwandfrei.
The software on my computer works perfectly.
In this sentence, 'Software' is used as a noun to refer to digital programs that operate on a computer.
Wir entwickeln eine neue Software für Datenanalysen.
We are developing new software for data analysis.
Here, 'Software' is employed to indicate a specific digital solution being created or engineered.
Die Installation der Software dauerte länger als erwartet.
Installing the software took longer than expected.
In this example, 'Software' refers to digital applications being set up or integrated into a system.
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