die Medien
Translation
media, the media
Examples
Die Medien berichten über das Ereignis.
The media are reporting on the event.
Soziale Medien sind heute sehr wichtig.
Social media are very important today.
Grammar Patterns
die Medien (always plural) The media have great power. Die Medien haben eine große Macht.
Similar Words
Presse (press), Rundfunk (broadcasting), Fernsehen (television)
Etymology
From the Latin plural 'media' of 'medium' (the middle). The standard German plural is 'Medien'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'medium' between an event and the public. It's an international word.