das Mikro
mic
A colloquial short form of the word 'Mikrofon' (microphone).
EXAMPLE
Kannst du bitte etwas näher ans Mikro gehen? Man versteht dich schlecht.
Could you please move a bit closer to the mic? It's hard to understand you.
das Mikro
mic
das Mikro, die Mikros
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Mikro, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mikros |
| genitive | des Mikros |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Mikro | die Mikros |
| accusative | das Mikro | die Mikros |
| dative | dem Mikro | den Mikros |
| genitive | des Mikros | der Mikros |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Mikro' (mic) is a typical German abbreviation. The longer, more formal word 'Mikrofon' (microphone) is often shortened this way in everyday language.
EXAMPLE
Der Sänger hat sein eigenes Mikro dabei.
The singer has his own mic with him.
Register
This word is used almost exclusively in colloquial language. In formal or written contexts, 'Mikrofon' (microphone) is the usual choice.
EXAMPLE
Gib mir mal das Mikro rüber, ich will auch was sagen.
Pass me the mic, I want to say something too.
Typical collocations
Common phrases are 'ins Mikro sprechen' (to speak into the mic) or 'am Mikro stehen' (to be at the mic). The preposition indicates whether it is about direction (accusative) or location (dative).
EXAMPLE
Sprich bitte lauter ins Mikro.
Please speak louder into the mic.
Wer ist heute Abend am Mikro?
Who is at the mic tonight?
In real life
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