communication medium
das Kommunikationsmittel, die Kommunikationsmittel
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communication medium
A means by which people exchange information or messages, such as a letter, a telephone, or the internet.
Das Telefon ist auch heute ein wichtiges Kommunikationsmittel.
The telephone is still an important communication medium today.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kommunikationsmittel |
| genitive | des Kommunikationsmittels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kommunikationsmittel | die Kommunikationsmittel |
| accusative | das Kommunikationsmittel | die Kommunikationsmittel |
| dative | dem Kommunikationsmittel | den Kommunikationsmitteln |
| genitive | des Kommunikationsmittels | der Kommunikationsmittel |
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'Kommunikationsmittel' (communication medium) is made up of 'Kommunikation' (communication) and 'Mittel' (means). The 's' between the two parts is a linking element; literally, it refers to a means for communication.
Für viele Menschen ist das Smartphone ein unverzichtbares Kommunikationsmittel.
For many people, the smartphone is an indispensable communication medium.
Common combinations include 'ein Kommunikationsmittel nutzen' (to use a communication medium), 'ein Kommunikationsmittel einsetzen' (to use a communication medium), and 'moderne Kommunikationsmittel' (modern communication media). Communication media often refers to specific technical or written forms of exchange.
Im Unterricht dürfen die Schülerinnen und Schüler verschiedene Kommunikationsmittel einsetzen.
In class, the students are allowed to use various communication media.
'Kommunikationsmittel' (communication medium) is a fairly factual, general term that is especially common in informative, academic, or professional texts.
Der Bericht untersucht den Einfluss digitaler Kommunikationsmittel auf den Arbeitsalltag.
The report examines the influence of digital communication media on everyday working life.
