der Chat
chat
A real-time, text-based conversation between two or more people over the internet.
EXAMPLE
Lass uns das später im Chat besprechen, anstatt zu telefonieren.
Let's discuss that later in the chat instead of talking on the phone.
der Chat
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Meanings
der Chat
chat app
The computer program, application, or online service used for such a conversation.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe dir im Chat von der Arbeit eine Nachricht geschickt.
I sent you a message in the work chat.
Usage tips
Word family
The regular verb 'chatten' (to chat) is derived from the noun 'der Chat'. It describes the activity of taking part in a chat.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben gestern Abend stundenlang gechattet.
We chatted for hours yesterday evening.
Sentence structure and usage patterns
To describe the place or medium, the preposition 'in' is used with the dative: 'im Chat' (in the chat). To describe the method of communication, people often use 'per': 'per Chat' (by chat / via chat).
EXAMPLE
Ich habe dir die Informationen im Chat geschickt.
I sent you the information in the chat.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Chat' are 'einen Chat starten' or 'beginnen' (to start a chat), 'in einem Chat schreiben' (to write in a chat), 'jemanden zu einem Chat einladen' (to invite someone to a chat), or 'den Chat verlassen' (to leave the chat).
EXAMPLE
Der Lehrer hat einen Chat für die ganze Klasse gestartet.
The teacher started a chat for the whole class.
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