das Printmedium, Printmedien
nyomtatott médium
The German word "Printmedium" is a compound noun made up of two parts:
- Print: borrowed from English, meaning "printed"
- Medium: meaning "medium" or "means" (in communication)
Meaning:
"Printmedium" refers to a printed medium, i.e., traditional media that involves printed materials such as newspapers, magazines, flyers, or brochures.
Similar words:
- Druckerzeugnis (printed matter)
- Printprodukt (print product)
- Papiermedien (paper media)
Difference:
While "Druckerzeugnis" refers more broadly to any printed object, Printmedium emphasizes the role as a communication channel or medium. "Papiermedien" focuses on paper-based formats but may exclude specialized printing like packaging, whereas "Printmedium" applies specifically to media forms used to convey information or advertising in printed form.
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Examples
Eine Zeitung ist ein wichtiges Printmedium.noun
Egy újság egy fontos nyomtatott médium.
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