Xbox
feminine
The English phrase 'xbox' is translated into German as Xbox. Wiktionary also lists X-Box.
Meaning: video game console manufactured and distributed by Microsoft (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Xbox | feminine |
| X-Box | feminine |
Xbox refers to the video game console manufactured and distributed by Microsoft.
Which one should you use?
The forms Xbox and X-Box are both used to refer to the console.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both Xbox and X-Box are feminine nouns.
Did you know?
- In German gaming communities, the phrase Xbox-Zocker is commonly used to describe someone who specifically plays on the console, using the colloquial word zocken for gaming.
- The feminine gender of Xbox is likely derived from the German word for box, which is die Box.
- While English speakers say 'playing the Xbox', a German speaker might say an der Xbox spielen, which translates literally to 'playing at the Xbox'.
Examples in context
- Möchtest du heute Abend Xbox spielen?Would you like to play Xbox tonight?
- Ich habe mir eine neue Xbox-Konsole gekauft.I bought a new Xbox console.
- Kannst du mir deine Xbox leihen?Can you lend me your Xbox?
- Die Xbox ist neu.The Xbox is new.
- Ich habe eine Xbox.I have an Xbox.
- Wo ist die Xbox?Where is the Xbox?
Example conversation
Two friends are in a living room.
- HannahHast du die Xbox gesehen?Have you seen the Xbox?
- JulianJa, sie steht dort drüben.Yes, it is standing over there.
- HannahSuper, ich möchte spielen.Great, I want to play.
- JulianKomm, wir spielen zusammen.Come, let's play together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “xbox” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
