Webbrowser

web browser

noun VEB-brow-ser Rare

Origin: from English 'web browser'

Usage Note

Webbrowser is the German term for a web browser application such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Den Webbrowser öffnen (open the web browser) and Webbrowsereinstellungen (browser settings) are standard tech phrases.

Examples

"Welchen Webbrowser benutzt du am liebsten?"

Natural Translation

Which web browser do you prefer to use?

Literal Translation

Which web browser use you most gladly?

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