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Sim

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Sim

Kurzform für eine SIM-Karte bzw. eine Chipkarte im Mobilfunkgerät.

Ich habe meine Sim ins neue Handy eingelegt.

In German, the common word is usually „SIM-Karte“; „Sim“ is mostly a clipped, informal shorthand and appears mainly in speech or tech contexts.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Sim” mean in English?

It usually refers to a SIM card, the small card used in mobile phones to connect to a cellular network.

Is “Sim” the same as “SIM-Karte”?

Yes, in everyday use it usually means the same thing, but “SIM-Karte” is the standard German term.

How do you say “Sim” in English?

The most natural translation is “SIM card.”

Is “Sim” a common German word?

Not as much as “SIM-Karte.” “Sim” is more of an informal shortening.