der Escape
Translation
Escape key, escape
Examples
Drück Escape, um den Vorgang abzubrechen.
Press Escape to cancel the process.
Grammar Patterns
to press ((sth.)) ((et4)) drücken Press the Escape key.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abbrechen-Taste (cancel key).
Etymology
A loanword from the English 'escape'. In German, it's used as a noun, primarily for the computer key labelled 'Esc'.
Memory Tips
It's the key you press to 'escape' from a program or a menu. The English word is used directly in German IT language.