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media library
An online portal of a television or radio broadcaster where programs are available on demand for a certain period after they have been broadcast.
Ich habe den Anfang des Films verpasst, aber ich kann ihn später in der Mediathek ansehen.
I missed the beginning of the film, but I can watch it later in the media library.
media library
A public institution, similar to a library, that offers not only books but also other media such as films, music, computer games, and software for borrowing.
In der städtischen Mediathek kann man sich kostenlos die neuesten Konsolenspiele ausleihen.
At the municipal media library, you can borrow the latest console games for free.
The word is made up of 'Media' (from Medien, media) and '-thek'. The ending '-thek' comes from Greek and refers to a place for storing things, just like in 'Bibliothek' (library, literally books) or 'Diskothek' (discotheque, literally records).
Eine Mediathek ist also wörtlich ein Ort, an dem Medien gesammelt werden.
A media library is therefore literally a place where media are collected.
The verbs tell you whether the online platform or the physical library is meant. 'Ansehen' (to watch), 'streamen' (to stream), or 'abrufen' (to access on demand) point to the online media library. 'Gehen' (to go), 'besuchen' (to visit), or 'ausleihen' (to borrow) refer to the building.
Den Tatort von gestern Abend kannst du eine Woche lang in der Mediathek streamen.
You can stream last night's Tatort in the media library for one week.
When the online version is meant, 'Mediathek' (media library) often appears together with the name of a television broadcaster. For example, people speak of the 'ARD-Mediathek' or the 'ZDF-Mediathek'.
Die Dokumentation ist in der ARTE-Mediathek verfügbar.
The documentary is available in the ARTE media library.
library
Both words can refer to a public facility where media can be used or borrowed. With Bibliothek, the book collection may be the main focus; Mediathek usually emphasizes a broad selection of films, music, games, or other media.
In der Mediathek leiht Sara vor allem Filme, Musik und Computerspiele aus.
At the media library, Sara mainly borrows films, music, and computer games.
In der Bibliothek leiht Sara vor allem Bücher und Zeitschriften aus.
At the library, Sara mainly borrows books and magazines.
