German Conversation · Level 10
89 words
German word
Cover
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkavɐ/
Meaning
- neuter nouncover
Example
Das Cover der Zeitschrift zeigt ein buntes Bild.
The magazine cover features a colorful picture.
More examples
Auf dem Cover steht der Name der Band.
The band's name is on the cover.
Core concept
An outer surface frames the contents beneath it, while in music it presents a new version of something known.
Common phrases
auf dem Cover
on the cover
das Cover der Zeitschrift
the cover of the magazine
ein schlichtes Cover
a simple cover
Similar words
Umschlag: A light paper covering that wraps around a magazine or book.
Einband: A hard-wearing outer layer covering a book's front, back, and spine.
Titelseite: The prominent first page of a magazine or newspaper, showing headlines or pictures.
Hülle: A thin removable cover that keeps a book or CD safe from dirt and damage.
Definition in German
Cover ist ein Fremdwort für die sichtbare Außenfläche von Medien wie Buch oder CD; im Musikbereich steht es auch für eine neu aufgenommene Version eines Liedes.
Word origin
German Cover is an English loanword whose English source developed through Old French couvrir from Latin cooperire, 'to cover'.
Usage tips
- In music, Cover can mean a newly recorded version, while Coverversion makes that meaning explicit.
Other meanings
- jacketnoun
- cover versionnoun
Opposites
- Rückseiteback covernoun
Related words
- Coverversioncover versionnoun
- Coverbandcover bandnoun
- Covergestaltungcover designnoun