noun
medium, means
B1
Medium (das) commonly means 'medium' (size, intermediate) and 'means' or 'medium' as a channel/tool (media, communication). Neuter noun with irregular plural 'die Medien' (note: singular genitive often 'des Mediums'). Use 'Medium' for a medium/channel; 'Medien' refers to mass media or multiple media.
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Das Internet ist ein wichtiges Medium zur Informationsbeschaffung.
The Internet is an important medium for obtaining information.
Das Internet ist ein wichtiges Medium für moderne Kommunikation.
The internet is an important medium for modern communication.
Das Fernsehen dient als Medium, um Informationen schnell zu verbreiten.
Television serves as a means to spread information quickly.
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Imagine a TV screen labeled 'Medium' broadcasting messages — picture the device as the channel.
Sounds like English 'medium' (same word), think of the word 'media'.
Neuter: picture a neutral grey box with the label 'das Medium' to remind you it's 'das'.
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Medium often refers to a channel or vehicle for information (plural: Medien). In contexts like art or spiritualism the meaning can differ. Plural 'Medien' is common; genitive of singular often 'des Mediums'.