Laptop
/ˈlɛptɔp/masculine
The English word 'laptop' is translated into German as Laptop. Wiktionary also lists Klapprechner.
Meaning: computing: a laptop computer (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | /ˈlɛptɔp/ | masculine |
| Klapprechner | /ˈklapˌʁɛçnɐ/ | colloquial, masculine |
The term is used in a computing context to refer to a laptop computer.
Which one should you use?
Laptop is the standard term, while Klapprechner is a colloquial way to refer to the device.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Laptop is the most common and straightforward translation for use in formal situations. For a more descriptive and formal term, you can use der tragbare Computer. In informal settings, you may encounter the colloquial term Klapprechner.
How does it change in a sentence?
Laptop is a masculine noun. Because it is masculine, it changes from der Laptop to den Laptop when it is the direct object of a sentence (the accusative case).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlɛptɔp/
Did you know?
- The verb klappen used in Klapprechner can also mean 'to work out' or 'to succeed' in a colloquial sense.
- The term Klapprechner literally describes the device as a 'folding calculator'.
- The word Rechner in Klapprechner literally means 'the one who calculates' or 'the counter', personifying the machine.
Examples in context
- Wo ist mein Laptop?Where's my laptop?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of your Laptop.Tatoeba #9056542 by Yorwba, translation #11051416 by sundown
- Tom hat einen Laptop.Tom has a laptop.This sentence is useful for stating that Tom possesses a Laptop.Tatoeba #10095180 by wolfgangth, translation #6878301 by Hybrid
- Ich habe einen Laptop.I have a laptop.This sentence is useful for stating that you possess a Laptop.Tatoeba #7523327 by Yorwba, translation #4305641 by CK
- In der heutigen digitalen Welt ist der Laptop ein unverzichtbares Arbeitsgerät.In today's digital world, the laptop is an essential working tool.
- Als Geschäftsreisender schätze ich die Flexibilität des tragbaren Computers.As a business traveler, I appreciate the flexibility of the portable computer.
- Lass uns mal deinen Laptop anschauen!Let's take a look at your laptop!
- 65 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julian and Julia are looking at electronics in a shop.
- JulianSiehst du diesen Laptop hier?Do you see this laptop here?
- JuliaJa, der Laptop sieht gut aus.Yes, the laptop looks good.
- JulianEr ist leider sehr teuer.Unfortunately, it is very expensive.
- JuliaAber er ist toll, Julian.But it is great, Julian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “laptop” translations and entries Laptop, Klapprechner, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Klapprechner, Laptop, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
