das Bedienelement
Translation
control element, operating element, control
Examples
Drücken Sie dieses Bedienelement zum Starten.
Press this control element to start.
Die Bedienelemente sind einfach zu verstehen.
The controls are easy to understand.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) a control for sth. That is the control for the volume.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Steuerelement, Schalter (switch), Knopf (button)
Etymology
From 'bedienen' (to operate, to serve) + 'Element' (element). Literally an 'operating element'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'bedienen' (to serve/operate) + 'Element'. It's an element that 'serves' you by letting you operate a device.