NOUN

derPC/peˈt͡seː/PC; personal computer; computer

PC is a German noun that means PC, personal computer, or computer. It is pronounced /peˈt͡seː/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.abbreviation for Personal Computer; electronic device for processing data and performing various tasks(technology, everyday language)

a.personal computer for home or office use

Mein PC ist heute abgestürzt, deshalb konnte ich die E-Mail nicht schicken.—My PC crashed today, so I couldn't send the email.

b.desktop computer as opposed to laptops or mobile devices

Am Arbeitsplatz benutze ich lieber einen PC als ein Tablet.—At work, I prefer to use a PC rather than a tablet.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder PC—
Genitivedes PCs—
Dativedem PC—
Accusativeden PC—

Frequently asked questions

What does "PC" mean in English?
"PC" means PC, personal computer, or computer. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "PC"?
"PC" is pronounced /peˈt͡seː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "PC" der, die, or das?
"PC" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "PC"?
"PC" is a noun in German.

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