B2 verb Neutral

hardware

/ˈhɑːrd.wer/

Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system or the physical tools and equipment used in construction and repair. It is an uncountable noun describing things you can touch, as opposed to the digital instructions that run on them.

Beispiele

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1

I need to visit the hardware store to get some screws and a new hammer for the shelf.

I need to visit the hardware store to get some screws and a new hammer for the shelf.

2

The technical specifications indicate that the current hardware is insufficient to run the latest operating system.

The technical specifications indicate that the current hardware is insufficient to run the latest operating system.

3

Is your hardware powerful enough to handle high-resolution video editing?

Is your hardware powerful enough to handle high-resolution video editing?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
hardware
Adjektiv
hardwired
Verwandt
hardware store
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Merkhilfe

Remember: Hardware is 'hard'—you can hit it with a hammer or drop it on your toe. Software is 'soft'—it's invisible data inside the machine.

Schnelles Quiz

The new video game won't work on my computer because my ________ is too old to support the graphics.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: hardware

Beispiele

1

I need to visit the hardware store to get some screws and a new hammer for the shelf.

everyday

I need to visit the hardware store to get some screws and a new hammer for the shelf.

2

The technical specifications indicate that the current hardware is insufficient to run the latest operating system.

formal

The technical specifications indicate that the current hardware is insufficient to run the latest operating system.

3

Is your hardware powerful enough to handle high-resolution video editing?

informal

Is your hardware powerful enough to handle high-resolution video editing?

4

The research focuses on optimizing the interface between specialized hardware and neural network architectures.

academic

The research focuses on optimizing the interface between specialized hardware and neural network architectures.

5

The company has allocated a significant budget for a complete hardware refresh across all departments this fiscal year.

business

The company has allocated a significant budget for a complete hardware refresh across all departments this fiscal year.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
hardware
Adjektiv
hardwired
Verwandt
hardware store

Häufige Kollokationen

computer hardware computer hardware
hardware store hardware store
military hardware military hardware
hardware upgrade hardware upgrade
hardware compatibility hardware compatibility

Häufige Phrasen

hardware requirements

hardware requirements

a piece of hardware

a piece of hardware

legacy hardware

legacy hardware

Wird oft verwechselt mit

hardware vs software

Hardware is the physical machine you can touch, while software is the set of digital programs that tell the hardware what to do.

hardware vs hardwire

Hardware is a noun for equipment; hardwire is a verb meaning to implement a function permanently into the circuitry or brain.

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Nutzungshinweise

Hardware is an uncountable (mass) noun. This means you do not use it in the plural form (hardwares) and you use a singular verb with it.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often try to say 'many hardwares' or 'an expensive hardware.' Instead, use 'many pieces of hardware' or 'an expensive piece of hardware.'

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Merkhilfe

Remember: Hardware is 'hard'—you can hit it with a hammer or drop it on your toe. Software is 'soft'—it's invisible data inside the machine.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from Middle English 'hard' (firm) and 'ware' (goods/articles), originally referring to small metal goods like nails and pots.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun (no plural form) Used with singular verbs (e.g., 'The hardware is old') Measured using 'piece of' or 'set of'
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Kultureller Kontext

In many English-speaking countries, the local hardware store is a cultural staple for DIY enthusiasts and community gatherings.

Schnelles Quiz

The new video game won't work on my computer because my ________ is too old to support the graphics.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: hardware

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