Nomen

die Schaltfläche

button, control panel, interface

Klicken Sie auf die Schaltfläche 'Weiter'.

Click on the 'Next' button.

Die Schaltflächen auf dem Bildschirm sind groß.

The buttons on the screen are large.

to click on ((sth.)) to click on ((the button)) Click on the 'Next' button.

Synonyms: der Knopf, die Taste

From 'schalten' (to switch) and 'Fläche' (surface). Literally a 'switching surface'.

Imagine a flat surface ('Fläche') that you press to switch ('schalten') something, like a button on a touchscreen.

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