Schnittstelle/ˈʃnɪtˌʃtɛlə/interface; junction; point of contact
Schnittstelle is a German noun that means interface, junction, or point of contact. It is pronounced /ˈʃnɪtˌʃtɛlə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Schnittstellen".
Definitions
1.interface between two systems or devices(technology)
a.point where two electronic systems connect and exchange data
Die USB-Schnittstelle ermöglicht den Anschluss vieler Geräte an den Computer.—The USB interface allows many devices to be connected to the computer.
2.point where different areas, disciplines, or organizations meet(figurative)
a.area of overlap or cooperation between fields
Die Schnittstelle zwischen Medizin und Informatik wird immer wichtiger.—The interface between medicine and computer science is becoming increasingly important.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Schnittstelle | die Schnittstellen |
| Genitive | der Schnittstelle | der Schnittstellen |
| Dative | der Schnittstelle | den Schnittstellen |
| Accusative | die Schnittstelle | die Schnittstellen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schnittstelle" mean in English?
- "Schnittstelle" means interface, junction, or point of contact. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schnittstelle"?
- "Schnittstelle" is pronounced /ˈʃnɪtˌʃtɛlə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schnittstelle" der, die, or das?
- "Schnittstelle" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Schnittstelle"?
- The plural of "Schnittstelle" is "Schnittstellen".
- What part of speech is "Schnittstelle"?
- "Schnittstelle" is a noun in German.
