PROPER NOUN
Microsoft/ˈmaɪ̯kʁozɔft/Microsoft (company name)
Microsoft is a German proper noun that means Microsoft (company name). It is pronounced /ˈmaɪ̯kʁozɔft/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.well-known American technology company specializing in software and hardware(unternehmen; informationstechnologie)
a.producer of the Windows operating system and other software products
Microsoft entwickelt das Betriebssystem Windows und andere Software.—Microsoft develops the Windows operating system and other software.
b.refers to products or services offered by Microsoft
Ich habe ein Microsoft-Office-Abonnement.—I have a Microsoft Office subscription.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Microsoft | — |
| Genitive | des Microsofts | — |
| Dative | dem Microsoft | — |
| Accusative | das Microsoft | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Microsoft" mean in English?
- "Microsoft" means Microsoft (company name). It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Microsoft"?
- "Microsoft" is pronounced /ˈmaɪ̯kʁozɔft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Microsoft" der, die, or das?
- "Microsoft" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Microsoft"?
- "Microsoft" is a proper noun in German.
