Tag
/taːk/
In German, the computing term for a keyword, term or phrase assigned to data or media is Tag.
In the context of computing, Tag refers to a keyword or piece of information associated with specific data, media or information.
Meaning: computing: keyword, term, or phrase associated with or assigned to data, media, and/or information (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/taːk/
Did you know?
- In historical German legal contexts, the word Tag was used to describe a scheduled meeting or a formal assembly, which is why many German parliaments end in '-tag', such as the 'Reichstag'.
- Because the computing 'Tag' is a loanword from English, it is often pronounced differently than the native German word 'Tag' (day), which has a much longer vowel sound.
- While the computing term Tag is borrowed from English, the German word Tag without the English loan sense refers to a single unit of time, specifically a 'day'.
Examples in context
- Guten Tag! Wie kann ich Ihnen helfen?Good day! How can I assist you?
- Jedes Foto braucht einen passenden Tag.Every photo needs a suitable tag.
- Ich kann den Tag für diesen Artikel nicht finden.I cannot find the tag for this article.
- Bitte füge einen neuen Tag hinzu.Please add a new tag.
Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are organizing digital photos together.
- FelixHannah, hast du einen Tag für diese Bilder?Hannah, do you have a tag for these pictures?
- HannahJa, ich benutze den Tag Urlaub.Yes, I use the tag vacation.
- FelixDas ist eine gute Idee, Felix.That is a good idea, Felix.
- HannahDann können wir sie schnell suchen.Then we can search for them quickly.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Tag, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Tag, CC BY-SA 4.0.
