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Streaming

streaming

noun STREE-ming Rare
Communication Technology

Origin: from English 'streaming'

Usage Note

Streaming is a loanword fully integrated into German, referring to the online delivery of audio or video content in real time. Streaming-Dienst (streaming service), über Streaming schauen (watch via streaming), and Streaminganbieter are all common compound nouns.

Examples

"Immer mehr Menschen schauen Filme über Streaming statt im Kino."

Natural Translation

More and more people watch films via streaming instead of at the cinema.

Literal Translation

More and more people watch films over streaming instead of in the cinema.

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