die DM
DM
A private direct message sent via a social network or online service.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe dir eine DM auf Instagram geschickt.
I sent you a DM on Instagram.
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Meanings
die DM
DM
The Deutsche Mark, Germany's former currency before the introduction of the euro.
EXAMPLE
Früher kostete ein Kinoticket fünf DM.
A movie ticket used to cost five DM.
Forms
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der DM |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die DM | – |
| accusative | die DM | – |
| dative | der DM | – |
| genitive | der DM | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
You can usually tell which meaning of 'DM' is intended from the surrounding context: verbs such as 'schicken' (to send), 'schreiben' (to write), or 'antworten' (to reply) point to a digital message; prices, years, and words from the financial sphere point to the former currency.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat mir gestern eine DM geschickt.
She sent me a DM yesterday.
Der Mantel kostete damals 120 DM.
The coat cost 120 DM back then.
Typical collocations
In a digital context, 'DM' frequently occurs with verbs such as 'schicken' (to send), 'schreiben' (to write), 'lesen' (to read), and 'beantworten' (to answer). The phrase 'per DM' (by DM) is also very common.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe die Frage per DM beantwortet.
I answered the question by DM.
Digital usage
This meaning is mainly used in the language of social networks and other online services. In such texts, 'DM' is often used without any further explanation.
EXAMPLE
Für Einzelheiten kannst du mir eine DM schreiben.
You can write to me by DM for more details.
Historical context
In this meaning, 'DM' usually appears in texts about prices, income, or money from the period before the introduction of the euro. Dates and words such as 'kosten' (to cost), 'bezahlen' (to pay), or 'Preis' (price) help you identify the meaning.
EXAMPLE
Das erste Auto meiner Eltern kostete nur 8000 DM.
My parents' first car cost only 8,000 DM.
In real life
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