das Datum
Translation
date, data
Examples
Welches Datum haben wir heute?
What is the date today?
Bitte schreiben Sie das Datum auf das Formular.
Please write the date on the form.
Grammar Patterns
today's date today's date Today's date is May 1st.
to look at the date to look at the date He looks at the date.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Tag (day), der Termin (appointment)
Etymology
From Latin 'datum' (something given). Cognate with English 'date' and 'data'.
Memory Tips
Identical to the English word 'datum' (singular of data), but usually means 'date'.