Printed media such as newspapers, magazines, and books, as opposed to digital media.
example
Obwohl vieles online ist, hat der Print-Bereich immer noch eine treue Leserschaft.
Although a lot is online, the print sector still has a loyal readership.
Usage tips
Context clues
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'Print' (print) from the context. In connection with journalism and media, it refers to the printed form. In fashion, it describes a pattern on clothing. In photography, it refers to a paper print.
EXAMPLE
Die Print-Ausgabe der Zeitung erscheint morgen.
The print edition of the newspaper comes out tomorrow.
Typical collocations
In the media context, 'Print' (print) is often used as part of compound words. Typical examples are 'Print-Bereich' (print sector), 'Print-Journalismus' (print journalism), or the 'Print-Ausgabe' (print edition) of a newspaper.
EXAMPLE
Er arbeitet seit zehn Jahren im Print-Journalismus.
He has been working in print journalism for ten years.
Use in fashion
When referring to a pattern, 'Print' (print) is often used with the preposition 'mit' (with). For example, people speak of a 'T-Shirt mit Print' (T-shirt with a print) or a 'Rock mit Animal-Print' (skirt with an animal print).
EXAMPLE
Sie trägt eine Bluse mit einem geometrischen Print.
She is wearing a blouse with a geometric print.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
Print vs Druck
pressure / printing
'der Druck' and 'der Print' can both have to do with printed products. 'Druck' is the normal German word for the process of printing, for example with books, posters, or photos. 'Print' sounds more modern and is often used in certain fields: for print media as opposed to digital media, for patterns on clothing, or for a photo print. Learners may confuse the words because both can refer to something printed. In everyday language, 'Druck' is more general; 'Print' fits more in media, fashion, advertising, or photography.
Print
Der bunte Print auf dem T-Shirt gefällt Lisa sofort.
Lisa immediately likes the colorful print on the T-shirt.
Druck
Im Büro hat der Druck der Broschüren länger gedauert als geplant.
At the office, printing the brochures took longer than planned.