No. 12,950 in German
zoom
The German word "Zoom" refers to magnification or adjustment of focus in optics or cameras.
In a sentence
Die Kamera wird automatisch zoomen, wenn Sie auf das Motiv zeigen.
The camera will automatically zoom when you point at the subject.
In this sentence, 'zoom' is used as a verb that refers to the camera's function to increase the focus on a subject, digitally or optically.
Das schnelle Zoom der Linse zeigt beeindruckende Details.
The quick zoom of the lens reveals impressive details.
Here, 'zoom' is used as a noun referring to the act or feature of changing the magnification or focus of an optical device.
Zoomen Sie rein, um die Details genauer zu betrachten.
Zoom in to inspect the details more closely.
In this example, 'zoom' is used in the imperative form as a verb instructing someone to manipulate the focus, typically by operating a camera or a digital device.
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