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case
German → American English
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case
Ein meist aus dem Englischen entlehntes Wort für einen Fall, ein Beispiel oder einen Sachverhalt, besonders in Fach- und Berufskontexten.
Wir haben den Case im Team analysiert und eine Lösung entwickelt.Use „der Case“ mainly in business, tech, or marketing contexts. In everyday German, „Fall“ is usually more natural. Be careful not to confuse it with the English word used in grammar.
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Frequently asked questions
What does „Case“ mean in German?
„Case“ is a loanword in German and usually means „Fall“ or „Fallbeispiel“, especially in business, marketing, or IT.
Is „Case“ the same as „Fall“?
Often yes, but „Case“ sounds more modern or technical, while „Fall“ is the more general German word.
How do you use „Case“ in a sentence?
For example: „Das ist ein interessanter Case für unser Team.“
Is „Case“ used in everyday German?
It is used, but mostly in professional contexts. In casual speech, people usually say „Fall“.