German noun
die CD-ROM
Plural: die CD-ROMsEnglish: cd-romB1Very common
Quick answer
The correct German article for CD-ROM is die, so you say die CD-ROM. The plural form is die CD-ROMs. In English, it usually means cd-rom.
Meaning and usage
The correct article is die, so you say die CD-ROM. The plural is die CD-ROMs. In English, CD-ROM usually means cd-rom.
Learner note
Do not memorize CD-ROM on its own — learn it as die CD-ROM. Remember the plural together with the noun: die CD-ROMs.
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FAQ
What is the article for CD-ROM?
The correct article is die, so the full noun is die CD-ROM.
What is the plural of CD-ROM?
The plural form is die CD-ROMs.
What does CD-ROM mean in English?
CD-ROM usually means cd-rom in English.