die LP
Translation
LP, long-playing record, vinyl record
Examples
Ich höre gerne alte LPs.
I like listening to old LPs.
Er hat eine große Sammlung von LPs.
He has a large collection of LPs.
Diese Band hat eine neue LP herausgebracht.
This band has released a new LP.
Grammar Patterns
eine LP hören to listen to an LP I like to listen to an LP.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vinyl, Schallplatte
Etymology
Short for 'Langspielplatte', literally 'long-play-plate'. It breaks down into 'lang' (long), 'spielen' (to play), and 'Platte' (plate/record).
Memory Tips
Just like in English, 'LP' is the standard abbreviation for a vinyl album.