Prototyp
/ˈpʁoːtoˌtyːp/
The English phrase prototype is translated into German as Prototyp.
Prototyp is used to refer to a prototype. For example, the masculine form for a fancy prototype is einen schicken Prototyp.
How does it change in a sentence?
Prototyp is a masculine noun, so it uses masculine articles like 'der' or 'ein'. The plural of Prototyp is Prototypen. In the genitive case, Prototyp becomes des Prototypen.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpʁoːtoˌtyːp/
Did you know?
- When German speakers talk about a 'rough prototype', they might use the word Bastelmodell, which literally means a 'hobby-craft model'.
- German uses the word Urtyp to describe an original, ancestral prototype of a species or a cultural idea, distinguishing it from a mechanical Prototyp.
- In some technical German contexts, a Nullserie is described as the 'prototype series', referring to a small batch of identical items used to test production lines.
Examples in context
- Ich habe einen Prototyp.I have a prototype.This sentence is useful for saying you have a Prototyp.Tatoeba #11808608 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9116812 by CK
- Dies ist nur ein Prototyp.This is just a prototype.This sentence is useful for saying something is just a Prototyp.Tatoeba #13011657 by mhr, translation #13428626 by frpzzd
- Das Produkt ist noch im Prototypenstadium.This product is still in the prototype stage.This sentence is useful for describing a product that is in the Prototyp stage.Tatoeba #9790301 by brauchinet, translation #9790309 by Hybrid
- Der Prototyp wurde erfolgreich getestet.The prototype has been successfully tested.
- Kannst du mal den Prototyp zeigen?Can you show me the prototype?
- Wir entwickeln gerade einen PrototypenWe are currently developing a prototype
- Ich benötige den Prototyp, um die Funktionalität zu testen.I need the prototype to test the functionality.
- Unser Team arbeitet derzeit an einem Prototypen für unsere neue App.Our team is currently working on a prototype for our new app.
- Wie gefällt dir der neue Prototyp?How do you like the new prototype?
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Example conversation
Julian and Julia are discussing a new invention in a workshop.
- JulianSchau mal, das ist mein erster Prototyp.Look, this is my first prototype.
- JuliaEr sieht schon sehr gut aus, Julian.It already looks very good, Julian.
- JulianFunktioniert der Prototyp eigentlich wie geplant?Does the prototype actually work as planned?
- JuliaJa, ich glaube, er funktioniert perfekt.Yes, I think it works perfectly.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Prototyp, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
