Translation of German word "Datum" to English
dasDatum
/daːtʊm/
Meaning
NounNeuter noun meaning 'calendar date (day, month, year)'.
How to use
The neuter noun Datum ('date / calendar date') is borrowed from Latin. It declines regularly in the singular, but its plural is irregular: Daten (replacing the -um with -en). Note: die Daten also means 'data / information' (plural of das Datum in computing/administrative sense).
🇬🇧 English
date (calendar)
Example
Das Datum der Geburt ist der 12. April.
The date of birth is April 12th.
Ich habe das Datum der Prüfung vergessen.
I forgot the date of the exam.
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Common phrases
- heutiges Datum— today's date
- Datum angeben— to state / indicate the date
- Geburtsdatum— date of birth (related compound)
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The German word "das Datum" is defined as: "Neuter noun meaning 'calendar date (day, month, year)'."
What does the German word "das Datum" mean?▼
The German word "das Datum" means "date (calendar)" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Datum der Geburt ist der 12. April." (which translates as "The date of birth is April 12th.").
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