der Space
space
A colloquial Anglicism for outer space or the universe.
EXAMPLE
Der neue Science-Fiction-Film spielt komplett im Space.
The new science fiction film is set entirely in space.
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Meanings
der Space
space
An Anglicism for a specific room or area, often used for shared, creative, or professional purposes, e.g. co-working space or safe space.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben einen neuen Co-Working-Space für unser Start-up gemietet.
We rented a new co-working space for our start-up.
Usage tips
Anglicism and register
'Space' is a loanword from English. It is used mainly in colloquial language and in modern contexts, often connected to youth culture or professional settings.
EXAMPLE
In unserer Firma gibt es einen Kreativ-Space mit Sofas und Whiteboards.
At our company, there is a creative space with sofas and whiteboards.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about spaceships or science fiction, outer space is meant. If it is part of a word like 'Co-Working-Space' (co-working space), it refers to a physical room or area.
EXAMPLE
Die Astronauten schwebten schwerelos durch den Space.
The astronauts floated weightlessly through space.
Use in compounds
In the meaning of 'Raum/Bereich' (room/area), 'Space' is very often used as part of compound words. Typical examples are 'Co-Working-Space' (co-working space), 'Safe Space' (safe space), or 'Maker-Space' (maker space).
EXAMPLE
Viele Universitäten bieten ihren Studierenden einen sogenannten „Safe Space“ an.
Many universities offer their students a so-called “safe space.”
Compare with
Space vs Raum
room / space
Raum and Space can refer to a place for collaborative work or creative projects. Raum usually names the specific physical space or its function. Space is an Anglicism that presents the place more as a modern shared concept for working or other uses.
Space
Das Kulturzentrum eröffnet einen neuen Space für gemeinsame Projekte.
The cultural center is opening a new space for collaborative projects.
Raum
Das Kulturzentrum vermietet einen hellen Raum für gemeinsame Projekte.
The cultural center rents out a bright room for collaborative projects.
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