das Tape
tape
An adhesive tape, especially one used in sports or medicine to support and stabilize joints and muscles.
EXAMPLE
Die Physiotherapeutin klebte ein Tape auf seine Schulter.
The physiotherapist put tape on his shoulder.
das Tape
tape / mixtape
der Tape, die Tapes
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Meanings
das Tape
tape
A magnetic tape or cassette used to record and play back sound.
EXAMPLE
Er legte das Tape in den Kassettenrekorder und drückte auf die Wiedergabetaste.
He put the tape in the cassette player and pressed the play button.
das Tape
mixtape
A music recording or collection of tracks, especially in hip-hop. It can also be released digitally.
EXAMPLE
Die Rapperin veröffentlichte ihr neues Tape auf mehreren Streamingplattformen.
The rapper released her new mixtape on several streaming platforms.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Tape, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Tapes |
| genitive | des Tape |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Tape | die Tapes |
| accusative | den Tape | die Tapes |
| dative | dem Tape | den Tapes |
| genitive | des Tape des Tapes | der Tapes |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
The meaning of “Tape” (tape) is usually clear from the context: when the topic is the body, joints, or physiotherapy, it refers to adhesive tape; when the topic is cassette players or recordings, it means magnetic tape; in hip-hop, it refers to a released collection of music.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Training bekam er ein Tape ums Knie.
Before training, he got tape put around his knee.
Das alte Tape rauschte bei der Wiedergabe.
The old tape hissed during playback.
Die Musikerin stellte ihr neues Tape online vor.
The musician presented her new mixtape online.
Typical collocations
In its medical and sports meaning, “Tape” (tape) is often used with verbs such as “kleben” (to tape), “anlegen” (to apply), or “tragen” (to wear). The part of the body where the tape is attached is often mentioned as well.
EXAMPLE
Der Physiotherapeut legte ihr ein Tape am Handgelenk an.
The physiotherapist applied tape to her wrist.
Hip-hop context
The meaning referring to a music release is especially common in hip-hop and in texts about independent music. Common collocations include “ein Tape veröffentlichen” (to release a mixtape), “ein Tape herausbringen” (to put out a mixtape), and “ein Tape aufnehmen” (to record a mixtape).
EXAMPLE
Der Künstler nahm sein erstes Tape noch in seinem Schlafzimmer auf.
The artist recorded his first mixtape in his bedroom.
In real life
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