cassette recorder
der Kassettenrekorder, die Kassettenrekorder
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cassette recorder
A device used to play music or other sounds from audio cassettes and usually to record them as well.
Mein alter Kassettenrekorder funktioniert noch erstaunlich gut.
My old cassette recorder still works surprisingly well.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kassettenrekorder |
| genitive | des Kassettenrekorders |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Kassettenrekorder | die Kassettenrekorder |
| accusative | den Kassettenrekorder | die Kassettenrekorder |
| dative | dem Kassettenrekorder | den Kassettenrekordern |
| genitive | des Kassettenrekorders | der Kassettenrekorder |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Kassettenrekorder' is made up of 'Kassette' (cassette) and 'Rekorder' (recorder). The first component refers to the storage medium, while the second refers to the recording and playback device.
Auf dem Dachboden habe ich einen alten Kassettenrekorder gefunden.
I found an old cassette recorder in the attic.
'Kassettenrekorder' (cassette recorder) is often used with verbs such as 'einschalten' (to switch on), 'bedienen' (to operate), and 'reparieren' (to repair). For recording, the phrase 'mit einem Kassettenrekorder aufnehmen' (to record with a cassette recorder) is used.
Mit dem alten Kassettenrekorder nahm sie Lieder aus dem Radio auf.
She recorded songs from the radio with the old cassette recorder.
Today, the word often comes up in conversations about older technology, childhood memories, or historical devices. In current everyday situations, it often refers to an older or nostalgic device.
Mein Vater bewahrt den Kassettenrekorder als Erinnerung an seine Jugend auf.
My father keeps the cassette recorder as a memento of his youth.
