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The user reported a bug in the software.
Der Nutzer meldete einen Fehler in der Software.
Person, die ein Produkt, eine Dienstleistung oder ein System nutzt
The user can customize the settings according to their preferences.
Der Nutzer kann die Einstellungen nach seinen Vorlieben anpassen.
Social media users often share content online.
Nutzer sozialer Medien teilen häufig Inhalte online.
In technical contexts (e.g., IT, software), 'user' is often translated as 'Nutzer' or 'Benutzer'. In legal texts, 'Nutzer' is preferred.
In German, use 'Nutzer:innen' or 'Nutzer/-innen' in formal writing to include all genders. In spoken language, 'Nutzer' is often used generically.
Always consider the context when translating 'user'. In legal texts, 'Nutzer' is preferred, while in marketing, 'Kunde' (customer) might be more appropriate.
From Middle English 'user', from Old French 'usere' (to use), from Latin 'ūsus' (use), from 'ūtī' (to use).
In German, 'Nutzer' is the most common translation for 'user' in everyday and technical contexts. 'Benutzer' is slightly more formal and often used in software documentation. Avoid using 'Anwender' unless specifically referring to a user of a technical system (e.g., software).