Benutzerin

Benutzern is not the word; let me correct: The term is Benutzerin.

Benutzerin is the feminine form of the German noun Benutzer, meaning a female user of a device, system, or service. It is formed by adding the feminine suffix -in to the masculine base, following a common pattern in German for gender-marked roles. The corresponding masculine form is Benutzer, and the feminine plural is Benutzerinnen. To refer to both genders, many style guides use the inclusive expression Benutzerinnen und Benutzer.

Usage is common in software, hardware, websites, manuals, and help texts when a female user is being described or singled out. In everyday language, the masculine form Benutzer is often treated as a generic default, while gender-inclusive practices encourage explicit gender marking or neutral alternatives such as Nutzende or Benutzerinnen und Benutzer.

Regional and stylistic variations influence preference. In some contexts, especially in Austria and certain technical communities, the term Nutzer (without -in) or the neutral Nutzende may be favored for inclusivity. Duden and other dictionaries recognize Benutzerin as the standard feminine form and document its use in contemporary German.

Related terms include Nutzer (synonym with regional variation), Benutzerkonto (user account), and Benutzeroberfläche (user interface). The choice of form—Benutzerin, Benutzer, or inclusive variants—reflects broader conventions for gender-sensitive language in German-speaking regions.