German Phrase
Schau auf das Etikett deines Geräts.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to look at the label that is attached to their device. It is often used when you need the user to read a model number, safety warning, or warranty information that is printed on the device’s tag.
When to use
Use this phrase in technical support, during a product demonstration, or whenever you want someone to locate information that is printed on their gadget. It works well in informal settings (friends, colleagues) or in written instructions for a user manual.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SchauaufdasEtikettdeinesGeräts
Schau (imperative)
‘Schau’ is the informal imperative of ‘schauen’ (to look). Use it for direct, friendly commands.
auf + Accusative
‘auf’ is a two‑way preposition; with a direction it takes the accusative case, as in ‘auf das Etikett’.
das (definite article, Acc.)
‘das’ is the neuter definite article in the accusative case, matching ‘Etikett’.
Etikett (neuter noun)
‘Etikett’ means ‘label, tag, sticker’ and is neuter (das Etikett).
deines (possessive, Gen.)
‘deines’ is the genitive form of the possessive pronoun ‘dein’, used because ‘Geräts’ is in the genitive.
Geräts (genitive singular)
‘Geräts’ is the genitive singular of ‘das Gerät’ (device). The genitive marks ownership: ‘of your device’.
🗨In Conversation
Wie finde ich die Modellnummer meines Handys?
How do I find the model number of my phone?
Schau auf das Etikett deines Geräts.
Look at the label on your device.
✕Common Mistakes
Schau auf das Etikett dein Gerät.
The noun ‘Gerät’ must be in the genitive after ‘deines’, not in the nominative.
Schau das Etikett deines Geräts.
The preposition ‘auf’ is required to indicate direction.
Schau auf das Etikett deiner Gerät.
‘Gerät’ is neuter, so the correct genitive form is ‘deines Geräts’, not ‘deiner Gerät’.
↔Alternatives
Sieh dir das Etikett deines Geräts an.
Take a look at the label of your device.
Wirf einen Blick auf das Etikett deines Geräts.
Cast a glance at the label of your device.
Lies das Etikett deines Geräts.
Read the label of your device.
Cultural Tip
‘Schau’ is informal; in a formal context (e.g., speaking to a customer you don’t know well) you would say ‘Schauen Sie auf das Etikett Ihres Geräts.’ Also, Germans often place the label on the back or bottom of a device, so pointing out the exact spot can be helpful.