log
In German, the word 'Log' is used in the same way as in English, referring to a record of events or data. It is often used in the context of computing and technology, such as a log file that records system activity.
I will check the log.
In this phrase, 'Log' is referred to in the context of a record book or a computer system log that records events or changes.
The ship's log indicated that it had travelled far.
This refers to a log as a record of a ship's course, speed, and progress during a voyage. It is a common use in maritime language.
The log file is full of errors.
In this context, a 'Log' or a 'Protokolldatei' refers to a file that records events occurring in operating systems or other software.