der Bitcoin
Bitcoin
A digital currency that is generated, stored, and transferred independently of central banks in a decentralized computer network.
EXAMPLE
Viele Menschen kaufen Bitcoin als Geldanlage.
Many people buy Bitcoin as an investment.
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Bitcoin
der Bitcoin, die Bitcoins
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Meanings
der Bitcoin
Bitcoin
A single unit of this digital currency.
EXAMPLE
Vor einigen Jahren war ein Bitcoin noch deutlich weniger wert.
A few years ago, one Bitcoin was worth considerably less.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Bitcoin, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bitcoins |
| genitive | des Bitcoins |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Bitcoin | die Bitcoins |
| accusative | den Bitcoin | die Bitcoins |
| dative | dem Bitcoin | den Bitcoins |
| genitive | des Bitcoins der Bitcoin | der Bitcoins |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
When „Bitcoin“ appears without a quantity in a text about trading, prices, or investments, it usually refers to the currency system. With a specific number or the indefinite article, „ein Bitcoin“ (one Bitcoin) usually refers to a single unit.
EXAMPLE
Der Bitcoin ist heute an vielen Börsen handelbar.
Bitcoin can be traded on many exchanges today.
Sie besitzt inzwischen 0,2 Bitcoin.
She now owns 0.2 Bitcoin.
Typical collocations
For the meaning referring to the currency system, common expressions include „Bitcoin kaufen“ (to buy Bitcoin), „Bitcoin verkaufen“ (to sell Bitcoin), „in Bitcoin investieren“ (to invest in Bitcoin), and „Bitcoin als Geldanlage“ (Bitcoin as an investment).
EXAMPLE
Immer mehr Menschen investieren in Bitcoin.
More and more people are investing in Bitcoin.
Quantities
As a single unit, „Bitcoin“ often follows a number or quantity; fractions are also possible. The word usually remains unchanged.
EXAMPLE
Die Gebühr beträgt 0,001 Bitcoin.
The fee is 0.001 Bitcoin.
Er hat einen Bitcoin an seine digitale Geldbörse überwiesen.
He transferred one Bitcoin to his digital wallet.
In real life
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