die Metadaten
Translation
metadata
Examples
Jede Datei enthält Metadaten.
Every file contains metadata.
Die Metadaten beschreiben den Inhalt der Fotos.
The metadata describes the content of the photos.
Grammar Patterns
((the metadata)) the metadata The metadata are stored in the file.
Similar Words
descriptive data
Etymology
From 'Meta-' (about, beyond) + 'Daten' (data). Literally 'data about data'.
Memory Tips
Think of a library card catalog. The card has 'meta' data (author, title) about the actual 'data' (the book).