Translation of German word "Datenbank" to English
dieDatenbank
/ˈdaːtn̩bɑŋk/
Meaning
NounA collection of (usually) organized information in a regular structure, usually but not necessarily in a machine-readable format accessible by a computer.
How to use
Datenbank ('database') is feminine: die Datenbank (plural: die Datenbanken). Composite noun: Daten ('data') + Bank ('bank').
🇬🇧 English
database
Example
Die Datenbank ist sehr groß.
The database is very large.
Ich verwende die Datenbank.
I use the database.
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- Datenbanksystem— database management system
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What is the definition of the German word "die Datenbank"?▼
The German word "die Datenbank" is defined as: "A collection of (usually) organized information in a regular structure, usually but not necessarily in a machine-readable format accessible by a computer."
What does the German word "die Datenbank" mean?▼
The German word "die Datenbank" means "database" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Datenbank ist sehr groß." (which translates as "The database is very large.").
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