Board
Meaning and Usage
The German word "Board" can have several meanings, including "board" in the sense of a flat, thin piece of material like wood, or it can refer to a committee or a board of directors. It can also be used in the context of technology, like a "keyboard" or "motherboard."
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Board" in German remains unchanged from the English word. It is a loanword, directly adopted from English, and used in German with the same spelling and pronunciation.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Board" is identical in German and English, both in terms of spelling and pronunciation.
Cultural Context
In a business context, "Board" refers to the management board of a company, similar to its use in English, and may also be used in technology-related contexts.
Example Sentences
- Das Brett ist aus Holz. (The board is made of wood.)
- Der Vorstand trifft sich zu einer Sitzung. (The board of directors is having a meeting.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "Board" in German, you can associate it with the English word since they are identical in both languages.
Additional Vocabulary
- Das Holzbrett (wooden board)
- Das Keyboard (keyboard)
- Das Motherboard (motherboard)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
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