noun
date, datum
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Datum is a neuter German noun (das Datum) meaning a calendar date or datum. Plural is die Daten; be aware Daten also means 'data' in German. Declines regularly (des Datums in genitive singular). Use die Daten for plural dates or datasets; plural form can be confusing for learners.
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Der Veranstalter änderte das Datum, weil die Halle wegen Renovierung gesperrt war.
The organizer changed the date because the hall was closed due to renovation.
Wie ist das Datum heute?
What's the date today?
Bitte geben Sie das Datum auf dem Formular an.
Please enter the date on the form.
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Picture a calendar with a circled date
like English 'datum' or 'date' — think calendar
Remember 'das Datum' — many abstract nouns with -um are neuter
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Plural 'Daten' when referring to multiple dates/data points. Genitive singular often 'des Datums'.