German word

Plattform

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈplatfɔɐ̯m/

Meaning

  • feminine nounplatform

Example

Viele Plattformen bieten ähnliche Dienste.

Many platforms provide similar services.

Illustration for Plattform (platform)

More examples

Die Plattform erleichtert den Austausch zwischen Nutzern.

The platform facilitates interaction between users.

Core concept

A flat base raises a speaker, supports a service, or gathers people around a shared program.

Common phrases

  • Online-Plattform

    online platform

  • soziale Plattform

    social platform

  • Plattform nutzen

    use a platform

Similar words

Website: An internet site or page that publishes information or provides features.
Portal: A web gateway that brings several services or sources of information together.
Netzwerk: A connected group of people or organizations that exchange information or support.
Dienst: A specific service or system that provides users with a function or benefit.

Definition in German

Eine flache oder leicht erhöhte Fläche, auf der etwas steht; übertragen: eine Basis, auf der Dienste oder Aktivitäten stattfinden.

Word origin

German Plattform comes through French plate-forme, built from plate 'flat' and forme 'form', and originally referred to a flat raised structure.

Usage tips

  • Plattform is feminine, with plural Plattformen; for a railway platform, Bahnsteig is the usual German term.

Other meanings

  • stagenoun
  • political programnoun
  • railway platformnoun

Related words

  • Plattformbetreiberplatform operatornoun
  • plattformbasiertplatform-basedadjective

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