German word

Wikipedia

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌvɪkiˈpeːdi̯a/

Meaning

  • feminine nounWikipedia

Example

Ich habe etwas in der Wikipedia gelesen.

I read something on Wikipedia.

Illustration for Wikipedia (Wikipedia)

More examples

Ich werde auf Wikipedia nachsehen.

I will check Wikipedia.

Core concept

A shared online encyclopedia that grows as people add and edit articles.

Common phrases

  • auf Wikipedia nachsehen

    check Wikipedia

  • einen Wikipedia-Artikel lesen

    read a Wikipedia article

  • auf Wikipedia finden

    find on Wikipedia

Similar words

Enzyklopädie: A reference work that organizes knowledge systematically by subject.
Wiki: A website format that lets users create and edit content together.
Artikel: A written piece focused on one specific topic.
Webseite: An individual site published on the internet.

Definition in German

Wikipedia ist eine frei zugängliche Online-Enzyklopädie, deren Artikel von Freiwilligen in vielen Sprachen erstellt und bearbeitet werden.

Word origin

Wikipedia is a blend of Hawaiian wiki, meaning "quick," and the English word encyclopedia.

Usage tips

  • For reading or finding content, German commonly uses in der Wikipedia, with the feminine dative article der.

Related words

  • Wikipedia-ArtikelWikipedia articlenoun
  • Wikipedia-EintragWikipedia entrynoun
  • Wikipedia-SeiteWikipedia pagenoun

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