Chrom
The English phrase 'chrome' translates to Chrom in German.
In German, the word used depends on whether you are discussing a metal or a software product. When referring to the chemical element or metal plating, use Chrom. However, when referring to the Google Chrome web browser, German speakers typically use the English brand name Chrome rather than the German word.
Which one should you use?
The German word for the chemical element or the metal plating Chrom is distinct from the brand name Chrome used for the web browser.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the chemical element or the metal plating, the German noun Chrom is neuter (das Chrom).
Did you know?
- German speakers often use Chrom in the phrase Chrom und Leder, which evokes a specific aesthetic of 1950s American biker culture and custom cars.
- The word Chrom is used in the term Chromolithografie, an early 19th-century color printing process. This shows the word's long history in German art and technology before it was used for car plating.
- While Chrom is the metal, German uses the term verchromen to describe the process of electroplating. This verb is commonly used in the automotive industry to describe the 'classic' look of vintage cars.
Examples in context
- Tom nutzt Google Chrome.Tom uses Google Chrome.This sentence is useful for showing the use of the brand name with Chrom in a German context.Tatoeba #5967953 by Ronja, translation #5965062 by Hybrid
- Ich wechselte zu Google Chrome und es funktionierte.I switched to Google Chrome and it worked.Tatoeba #2962575 by Esperantostern, translation #969883 by sacredceltic
- Verwenden Sie Chrome?Do you use Chrome?Tatoeba #8297609 by GuidoW, translation #8297528 by Amastan
- Die neue Armatur ist mit hochwertigem Chrom beschichtet.The new faucet is coated with high-quality chrome.
- Siehst du, wie schön das Auto verchromt ist?Do you see how beautiful the car is with chrome plating?
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Example conversation
Julian and Julia are looking at a car in a showroom.
- JulianDie Felgen haben viel Chrom.The rims have a lot of chrome.
- JuliaJa, der Chrom glänzt sehr schön.Yes, the chrome shines very beautifully.
- JulianGefällt dir der Look?Do you like the look?
- JuliaJa, der Chrom passt gut zum Auto.Yes, the chrome fits the car well.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
