das Video
video
A digital recording of moving images with sound that can be watched on a screen.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat mir ein lustiges Video von ihrer Katze geschickt.
She sent me a funny video of her cat.
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video
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Meanings
das Video
video
Refers to the technology or medium for recording and playing back moving images in general.
EXAMPLE
Die Entwicklung von Video hat die Medienlandschaft revolutioniert.
The development of video revolutionized the media landscape.
Usage tips
Productive compound
The component 'Video-' is used in many compound words to establish a connection to video technology. This makes many new terms easy to understand.
EXAMPLE
Am Abend spielen wir oft Videospiele.
In the evening, we often play video games.
Typical verbs
Certain verbs are often combined with 'Video' (video). You can 'ansehen' or 'anschauen' (watch) a video, 'aufnehmen' or 'drehen' (record/shoot) one, 'hochladen' or 'herunterladen' (upload or download) it, and 'teilen' (share) it.
EXAMPLE
Lass uns später das Video von der Feier ansehen.
Let's watch the video from the party later.
Context clue
When 'Video' (video) is countable ('ein Video' (a video), 'viele Videos' (many videos)), it refers to a single recording. When people speak of 'Video' as an uncountable medium, it refers to the technology in general.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Video ist sehr lustig.
This video is very funny.
Compare with
Video vs Film
film
A Film is primarily a coherent cinematic work, such as one that tells a story. A Video refers more to a specific digital recording with moving images and sound. Film is appropriate for a movie shown in theaters, while Video is usually used for a recorded everyday scene.
Video
Heute Abend sehen wir ein Video von unserer letzten Reise.
Tonight, we are watching a video of our last trip.
Film
Heute Abend sehen wir einen Film über eine abenteuerliche Reise.
Tonight, we are watching a film about an adventurous journey.
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