die DVD
DVD
A round, flat disc on which films, music, or other digital data are stored. It is read using a laser and has more storage capacity than a CD.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe den Film auf DVD gekauft.
I bought the film on DVD.
die DVD
DVD
die DVD, die DVDs
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die DVDs |
| genitive | der DVD |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die DVD | die DVDs |
| accusative | die DVD | die DVDs |
| dative | der DVD | den DVDs |
| genitive | der DVD | der DVDs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Fixed preposition
For films or other content on this storage medium, the preposition “auf” (on) is often used. Typical phrases include “sich etwas auf DVD ansehen” (to watch something on DVD) and “etwas auf DVD kaufen” (to buy something on DVD).
EXAMPLE
Wir haben uns den alten Krimi auf DVD angesehen.
We watched the old crime film on DVD.
Typical collocations
Verbs such as “einlegen” (to insert), “abspielen” (to play), “brennen” (to burn), and “ausleihen” (to borrow) are often used with “DVD”. These verbs describe different actions involving the disc.
EXAMPLE
Sie legte die DVD ein und spielte den Film ab.
She inserted the DVD and played the film.
Content or disc
“DVD” can refer to the disc itself or to the film stored on it. The context makes this clear: a DVD can have a scratch or be in the drive, but it can also be exciting or boring.
EXAMPLE
Die DVD hat einen Kratzer und springt ständig.
The DVD has a scratch and keeps skipping.
Die DVD war so spannend, dass wir sie uns gleich noch einmal angesehen haben.
The DVD was so exciting that we watched it again right away.
In real life
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