Heimcomputer

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German

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Etymology

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From Heim +‎ Computer, calque of English home computer.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈhaɪ̯mkɔmˌpjuːtɐ]
  • Hyphenation: Heim‧com‧pu‧ter

Noun

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Heimcomputer m (strong, genitive Heimcomputers, plural Heimcomputer)

  1. (computer hardware) home computer

Usage notes

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  • Used mainly in the late 1970s and 1980s, when computers were available for the home for the first time.

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