Translation of German word "Chip" to English
derChip
/tʃɪp/
Meaning
NounMasculine noun meaning 'microchip / integrated circuit / semiconductor chip'.
How to use
Chip ('chip / microchip / potato chip') is masculine: der Chip (plural: die Chips). Mikrochip — Microchip. Kartoffelchips — Potato chips (in this sense, only plural die Chips is used).
🇬🇧 English
microchip / chip
Example
Der Chip ist sehr schnell.
The chip is very fast.
Das Chip-Design ist sehr innovativ.
The chip design is very innovative.
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- Chipkrise— chip shortage / crisis
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What is the definition of the German word "der Chip"?▼
The German word "der Chip" is defined as: "Masculine noun meaning 'microchip / integrated circuit / semiconductor chip'."
What does the German word "der Chip" mean?▼
The German word "der Chip" means "microchip / chip" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Chip ist sehr schnell." (which translates as "The chip is very fast.").
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