das Datum, Daten
date
Es ist eine Angabe von Tag, Monat und Jahr, die zeigt, wann etwas passiert oder passieren soll.
The German word "Datum" is a noun that translates to "date" in English. This word pertains specifically to a point in time typically indicated by a day, month, and year.
Similar English words would be "day" or "time," although these don't capture the specificity of "Datum" in relation to the calendar. In comparison:
- "Day" refers more broadly to any 24-hour period or the daytime as opposed to the night, lacking the specific reference to the calendar date.
- "Time" is a more encompassing concept that can refer to seconds, minutes, hours, or even non-specific periods in history or future projections.
Hence, "Datum" is specifically used for listings or references on the calendar, making it a more precise term than the broader concepts of "day" or "time" in these contexts.
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Examples
Morgen weiß ich das genaue Datum.noun
Tomorrow I will know the exact date.
Hast du das Datum schon gesehen?noun
Have you already seen the date?
Heute schreibe ich das Datum auf.noun
Today I write down the date.
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