der Tastendruck
Translation
keypress, keystroke
Examples
Ein einfacher Tastendruck genügt.
A simple keypress is enough.
Jeder Tastendruck wird registriert.
Every keystroke is registered.
Grammar Patterns
der Tastendruck (as subject/object) A keypress starts the program.
Similar Words
Anschlag (keystroke), Klick (click)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Taste' (key) and 'Druck' (pressure). It literally means 'key pressure'.
Memory Tips
Picture the action of applying 'Druck' (pressure) to a 'Taste' (key).