Dutch · Technology & Media
de computer
computer
Beginnernoun
Definition
An electronic device for processing data.
Example
Ik werk elke dag op de computer.
I work on the computer every day.
Etymology
The term 'computer' is derived from the Latin 'computare', meaning to calculate or count. It was adopted into Dutch as computers became integral to modern technology.
How & Where It’s Used
'De computer' is used primarily in formal and technical contexts, in both spoken and written language, particularly in education and professional settings.