Tastatur/tastaˈtuːɐ̯/keyboard (computer); keypad; keyboard (musical)
Tastatur is a German noun that means keyboard (computer), keypad, or keyboard (musical). It is pronounced /tastaˈtuːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Tastaturen".
Definitions
1.device with keys for entering data or controlling a machine(computing, electronics)
a.computer keyboard for entering text or commands
Ich habe eine neue Tastatur für meinen Computer gekauft.—I bought a new keyboard for my computer.
b.keypad for input on other electronic devices
Die Tastatur des Taschenrechners ist sehr klein.—The calculator's keypad is very small.
2.keyboard of a musical instrument (e.g. piano, organ)(music)
a.row of keys on a piano, organ, etc.
Die Tastatur des Klaviers ist aus Elfenbein.—The keyboard of the piano is made of ivory.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Tastatur | die Tastaturen |
| Genitive | der Tastatur | der Tastaturen |
| Dative | der Tastatur | den Tastaturen |
| Accusative | die Tastatur | die Tastaturen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Tastatur" mean in English?
- "Tastatur" means keyboard (computer), keypad, or keyboard (musical). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Tastatur"?
- "Tastatur" is pronounced /tastaˈtuːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Tastatur" der, die, or das?
- "Tastatur" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Tastatur"?
- The plural of "Tastatur" is "Tastaturen".
- What part of speech is "Tastatur"?
- "Tastatur" is a noun in German.
