die MP3
MP3
A digital audio file in MP3 format that stores music or speech in compressed form.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe die MP3 auf mein Handy übertragen.
I transferred the MP3 to my phone.
die MP3
MP3
die MP3, die MP3s
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry MP3, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die MP3s |
| genitive | der MP3 |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die MP3 | die MP3s |
| accusative | die MP3 | die MP3s |
| dative | der MP3 | den MP3s |
| genitive | der MP3 | der MP3s |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Abbreviation
'MP3' is a format designation and is often used as a noun in everyday speech to refer to an audio file. In that case, it usually means the specific file, not just the technical format.
EXAMPLE
Kannst du mir die MP3 per Messenger schicken?
Can you send me the MP3 via Messenger?
Typical verbs
With 'die MP3' (the MP3), verbs for file operations are commonly used: herunterladen (to download), speichern (to save), kopieren (to copy), löschen (to delete), or abspielen (to play).
EXAMPLE
Ich habe die MP3 heruntergeladen und auf dem Computer gespeichert.
I downloaded the MP3 and saved it on the computer.
Digital use
'Die MP3' (the MP3) is used especially in connection with digital devices and files. Typical references are to a phone, computer, or folder.
EXAMPLE
Die MP3 liegt noch im Download-Ordner meines Computers.
The MP3 is still in my computer's download folder.
In real life
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