offmodus

Offmodus is a term used in German-language technology discourse to describe the state of a device when it is not active. It is commonly seen in user interfaces, manuals, and online discussions as a label for the explicit power-down state, as distinct from standby or sleep modes. The exact power behavior of the offmodus state varies by device; some devices enter a true power-off condition with no residual power draw, while others maintain minimal circuitry for fast wakeup or diagnostic tasks. In practice, designers choose terminology according to product semantics, and offmodus may be used interchangeably with Aus-Modus or Ausschaltmodus in some documents, though these terms are more standard in technical German.

Etymology and usage: The word combines the English adjective off with the German noun Modus (mode). It reflects a broader pattern of anglicism in German technical language, where English labels appear in product manuals and settings.

Related concepts: See also power state, off, standby, sleep mode, Aus-Modus, Ausschaltmodus. In English-language contexts, “off mode” is typically described as “power off” or simply “off.”