Translation of German word "Chip" to English
derChip
/tʃɪp/
Meaning
NounA small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material.
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
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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Common phrases
- 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: "A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material."
What does the German word "der Chip" mean?▼
The German word "der Chip" means "Chip" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Chip"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ein Chip ist ein kleiner Computerbaustein." (which translates as "The chip is very fast.").
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