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

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
root
+
Aufnahme
recording/shot
root
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