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Videoaufnahme
/ˈfiːdoʔaʊ̯fˌnaːmə/
video recording
Die Videoaufnahme des Konzerts war von hoher Qualität.
The video recording of the concert was of high quality.
Technology
technical
The act or process of recording video, typically for later playback or analysis.
Für die Analyse der Bewegungsabläufe benötigen wir eine klare Videoaufnahme.
For analyzing the movement sequences, we need a clear video recording.
Er hat die Videoaufnahme des Vortrags auf seinem Laptop gespeichert.
He saved the video recording of the lecture on his laptop.
Often used in contexts like surveillance, media production, or scientific documentation.
Collocations
Videoaufnahme machento record videohohe Videoaufnahmequalitäthigh-quality video recordingVideoaufnahme speichernto save the video recording
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Pro Tip
Compound Noun Structure
In German, compound nouns like 'Videoaufnahme' are formed by combining two or more words. The gender is determined by the last component ('Aufnahme' is feminine).
Gold Rule
Gender of Compound Nouns
The gender of a German compound noun is always determined by its last component. 'Videoaufnahme' is feminine because 'Aufnahme' is feminine.
Word Origin
Compound of 'Video' (from Latin 'videre' meaning 'to see') and 'Aufnahme' (from 'aufnehmen' meaning 'to record' or 'to take up'). First attested in the late 20th century with the rise of video technology.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in technical, media, and surveillance contexts. The term emphasizes the recording process rather than the playback or storage.
Word Breakdown
Video
video
rootAufnahme
recording/shot
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