die Schallplatte
Translation
record, vinyl record, LP
Examples
Er legt eine alte Schallplatte auf.
He is putting on an old record.
Meine Sammlung von Schallplatten wächst.
My collection of records is growing.
Grammar Patterns
to put on ((a record)) to put on a record He is putting on an old record.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Platte, Vinyl.
Etymology
A compound word from 'Schall' (sound) and 'Platte' (plate, disc). Literally a 'sound plate'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: 'Schall' (sound) + 'Platte' (plate). It's a plate that makes sound, which perfectly describes a vinyl record.