credit
der Credit, die Credits
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credit
A credit earned at university that indicates the workload for a successfully completed course or exam. The word is usually used in the plural.
Für das erfolgreich abgeschlossene Modul erhält sie sechs Credits.
She receives six credits for successfully completing the module.
credit
The naming of a person and their role in recognition of their contribution to a film, piece of music, or another work. The plural usually refers to the complete list of these credits.
In den Credits des Films wird sie als Kamerafrau genannt.
She is credited as the director of photography in the film's credits.
credit
A unit of credit that can be used to pay for services or virtual items in a computer game or digital service.
Das neue Raumschiff kostet im Spiel fünfhundert Credits.
The new spaceship costs five hundred credits in the game.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Credits |
| genitive | des Credits |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Credit | die Credits |
| accusative | den Credit | die Credits |
| dative | dem Credit | den Credits |
| genitive | des Credits | der Credits |
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The meaning of “Credit” can usually be recognized from the surrounding context: university regulations and modules point to academic credits, film productions to involvement in a work, and games or digital services to virtual currency.
Für das Wahlfach werden drei Credits angerechnet.
Three credits are awarded for the elective course.
Die Credits der Serie nennen auch die Maskenbildnerin.
The series credits also name the makeup artist.
Mit den verbliebenen Credits kann er ein neues Fahrzeug kaufen.
He can buy a new vehicle with the remaining credits.
In the context of higher education, “Credit” is often used in connection with academic work and modules. Typical expressions include “Credits erwerben” (to earn credits), “Credits anrechnen” (to count credits toward a degree), and “Credits sammeln” (to accumulate credits).
Für das Praktikum konnte sie weitere Credits erwerben.
She was able to earn additional credits for her internship.
For films and other productions, “Credit” often appears in fixed expressions referring to the people involved: people can be “in den Credits genannt” (named in the credits), “aufgeführt” (listed), or “erwähnt” (mentioned).
Sein Name erscheint am Ende des Films in den Credits.
His name appears in the credits at the end of the film.
For games and digital services, “Credit” is often used with actions involving a balance. Typical expressions include “Credits kaufen” (to buy credits), “Credits aufladen” (to top up credits), and “Credits ausgeben” (to spend credits).
Vor dem Turnier hat sie noch hundert Credits aufgeladen.
She topped up another hundred credits before the tournament.
