die Mediathek
Translation
media library, on-demand library, catch-up service
Examples
Ich schaue eine Serie in der Mediathek.
I'm watching a series on the on-demand service.
Die öffentliche Bibliothek hat eine große Mediathek.
The public library has a large media library.
Grammar Patterns
((in+dat)) to watch sth. in/on sth. I'm watching a film on the on-demand service.
Similar Words
Online-Videothek (online video library), Streaming-Dienst (streaming service)
Etymology
Composed of 'Media' (from Latin) and '-thek' (from Greek 'thēkē', meaning a case or repository), as in 'Bibliothek' (library).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'theque' (like a library) for 'media' (TV shows, films).