Alexa
Alexa is the German name for the virtual assistant developed by Amazon.
The term refers to the Amazon virtual assistant.
Did you know?
- In German grammar, because Alexa is a female name, the device is categorized under the feminine article die, influencing how speakers use pronouns like 'ihre' (her) instead of 'seine' (its).
- Because Alexa is a common female given name in Germany, users often experience 'false triggers' when having conversations with people named Alexa in the room.
- Due to the way the 'x' is pronounced in German, the trigger word Alexa sounds slightly sharper and more clipped than the English pronunciation.
Examples in context
- Alexa, wie wird das Wetter heute?Alexa, what's the weather like today?
- Hallo Alexa, spiele meine Lieblingsmusik.Hello, Alexa, play my favorite music.
- Alexa, wie wird das Wetter in Berlin morgen sein?Alexa, what will the weather be like in Berlin tomorrow?
- Hallo Alexa, spiele meine Lieblingssongs von Ed Sheeran.Hello, Alexa, play my favorite songs by Ed Sheeran.
- Ich frage Alexa nach dem Wetter.I ask Alexa about the weather.
- Kann Alexa Musik spielen?Can Alexa play music?
- Wir benutzen Alexa im Wohnzimmer.We use Alexa in the living room.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Sarah are in their living room.
- MaximilianSarah, kannst du Alexa fragen, wie spät es ist?Sarah, can you ask Alexa what time it is?
- SarahJa, ich sage jetzt: Alexa, wie spät ist es?Yes, I will say now: Alexa, what time is it?
- MaximilianDanke, Alexa ist wirklich praktisch.Thanks, Alexa is really practical.
- SarahDas stimmt, sie hilft uns oft.That's true, she helps us often.
