die Beta
Translation
beta
Examples
Die Software ist noch in der Beta-Phase.
The software is still in the beta phase.
Beta ist der zweite Buchstabe im griechischen Alphabet.
Beta is the second letter in the Greek alphabet.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((sth.)) to be something The software is a beta version.
Similar Words
Synonyms: test version, pre-release
Etymology
From the Greek letter 'βῆτα' (bêta), the second letter of the alphabet.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'beta version' of software, which comes after the 'alpha version', hence it's the second stage.