German Conversation · Level 87
59 words
German word
Platte
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈplatə/
Meaning
- feminine nounrecord
Example
Ich habe viele Platten aus den 70ern.
I have lots of records from the 1970s.
More examples
Im Secondhandladen finde ich oft günstige Platten.
At the secondhand store, I often find cheap records.
Core concept
One flat solid form can be a panel, a serving piece, or a grooved disc played for music.
Common phrases
auf einer Platte hören
listen to a record
alte Platten sammeln
collect old records
Similar words
Schallplatte: A grooved disc with recorded music for playback.
Teller: A flat dish used for serving and eating food.
Brett: A flat board for placing or cutting things on.
Tablett: A shallow tray for carrying food or drinks.
Definition in German
Flaches Stück aus Holz, Metall oder Keramik; auch Bezeichnung für eine Schallplatte.
Word origin
The noun developed from Old High German platta and Middle High German plate, based on Latin plattus for something flat.
Usage tips
- In everyday objects, Brett usually means a board and Teller usually means a plate, while Platte is a broader term.
Other meanings
- platenoun
- boardnoun
Related words
- Plattenspielerrecord playernoun
- Plattenfirmarecord companynoun
- Plattenladenrecord storenoun