Der Modus
Example: Der Modus der Kamera lässt sich leicht einstellen.
Definition
"Der Modus" refers to a particular mode or setting that can be selected or adjusted, often on devices like cameras or machines, to achieve different functions or behaviors. For example, in the phrase, it indicates the camera's setting that can be easily changed.
Etymology
The word "der Modus" comes from Latin 'modus,' meaning measure, manner, or way. It was adopted into German to describe a method or mode of operation. Did you know? The Latin root also gave rise to the English word 'mode,' highlighting their shared origin.
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"Der Modus" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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