PROPER NOUN

ARD/aʔɛɐ̯ˈdeː/ARD (German public broadcasting consortium)

ARD is a German proper noun that means ARD (German public broadcasting consortium). It is pronounced /aʔɛɐ̯ˈdeː/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.German consortium of public broadcasters (television and radio)(media, Germany)

a.the main union of regional public-service broadcasters in Germany

Die Tagesschau wird von der ARD ausgestrahlt.—The Tagesschau is broadcast by the ARD.

b.the ARD as an institution or channel

Ich sehe heute Abend einen Film im Ersten, also auf der ARD.—I am watching a movie tonight on Das Erste, that is, on ARD.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie ARD—
Genitiveder ARD—
Dativeder ARD—
Accusativedie ARD—

Frequently asked questions

What does "ARD" mean in English?
"ARD" means ARD (German public broadcasting consortium). It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "ARD"?
"ARD" is pronounced /aʔɛɐ̯ˈdeː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "ARD" der, die, or das?
"ARD" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "ARD"?
"ARD" is a proper noun in German.

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