German Phrase
Tippe auf das Standort‑Symbol.
Meaning
A short imperative instruction telling the user to touch the icon that represents a location (usually a pin or map marker) on a touchscreen device. It is commonly found in mobile‑app tutorials, onboarding screens, or help sections.
When to use
Use this sentence in any German‑language UI that guides a user through a mobile app, especially when the next step requires selecting a map‑related function. It works well in informal, friendly tutorials where the app speaks directly to the user.
✦Grammar Breakdown
TippeaufdasStandort‑Symbol
Imperativ (du‑Form)
"Tippe" is the singular informal imperative of the verb "tippen" (to tap). It is used when the app addresses the user directly.
Präposition "auf" + Akkusativ
When "auf" indicates a direction or target ("tap on"), it governs the accusative case, hence "das".
Neutrum Artikel "das"
The noun "Symbol" is neuter, so the definite article in the accusative is "das".
Kompositum mit Bindestrich
"Standort‑Symbol" is a compound noun; the hyphen improves readability in UI text.
🗨In Conversation
Um deinen aktuellen Standort zu teilen, tippe auf das Standort‑Symbol.
To share your current location, tap on the location icon.
Okay, ich habe es getippt.
Okay, I’ve tapped it.
✕Common Mistakes
Klicke auf das Standort‑Symbol.
"Klicken" is used for mouse clicks on a computer, not for tapping on a touchscreen.
Tippe auf der Standort‑Symbol.
The noun "Symbol" is neuter, so the correct article is "das".
Tippe auf das Standort Symbol.
In German UI strings the compound should be hyphenated or written as one word; otherwise it looks like two separate nouns.
↔Alternatives
Drücke das Standort‑Symbol an.
Press the location icon.
Klicke auf das Standort‑Symbol.
Click on the location icon.
Berühre das Standort‑Symbol.
Touch the location icon.
Cultural Tip
In German UI text the imperative is often informal (du‑form) because apps address the user directly. If you need a more formal tone (e.g., for a business‑to‑business app), you would use "Tippen Sie auf das Standort‑Symbol." Also note the hyphen in "Standort‑Symbol" – German compounds that combine two nouns are sometimes written with a hyphen to improve readability, especially in UI strings.