der Drop
drop
In electronic music, the moment when the powerful rhythm or bass suddenly kicks in after a buildup.
EXAMPLE
Als der Drop kam, tanzte das ganze Publikum los.
When the drop came, the whole audience started dancing.
der Drop
drop
der Drop, die Drops
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Meanings
der Drop
drop
In a video game, an item or reward that a defeated opponent drops or that you find in a specific location.
EXAMPLE
Der seltene Drop fiel erst nach dem zehnten Kampf.
The rare drop only appeared after the tenth battle.
der Drop
drop
The release or sale of a new product collection, especially in the fashion and sneaker industries.
EXAMPLE
Der neue Drop der Marke ist heute ausverkauft.
The brand's new drop is sold out today.
Forms
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Drops |
| genitive | des Drops |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Drop | die Drops |
| accusative | den Drop | die Drops |
| dative | dem Drop | den Drops |
| genitive | des Drops | der Drops |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
In conversations about electronic music, 'auf den Drop warten' (to wait for the drop) and 'kurz vor dem Drop' (just before the drop) are typical expressions. They often describe the anticipation before this moment.
EXAMPLE
Kurz vor dem Drop heben viele im Publikum die Arme und warten auf den Drop.
Just before the drop, many people in the audience raise their arms and wait for the drop.
Chance of
In games, people often talk about the 'Chance auf einen seltenen Drop' (chance of a rare drop). After 'auf' (for) in this expression, the accusative is used; the chance is often given as a percentage.
EXAMPLE
Bei diesem Gegner beträgt die Chance auf einen seltenen Drop nur zwei Prozent.
With this opponent, the chance of a rare drop is only two percent.
Typical collocations
Brands can 'einen Drop ankündigen' (announce a drop), while buyers can 'einen Drop verpassen' (miss a drop). An exact date or time is often given because the products are available only in limited quantities.
EXAMPLE
Die Marke hat ihren nächsten Drop für Freitag um 18 Uhr angekündigt.
The brand has announced its next drop for Friday at 6 p.m.
In real life
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