Vocabulary
der
Modus
/ˈmɔdʊs/· noun· Pl. die Modi
mode, setting; way (of working); mood (grammar)
Der Modus — a setting on a device (der Flugmodus, der Energiesparmodus), a way of working (im Krisenmodus), and in grammar the mood (Indikativ, Konjunktiv).
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- Singular
- der Modus
- Plural
- die Modi
- Genitiv
- des Modus
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Modus
setting on a device
Im Flugzeug soll das Handy in den Flugmodus geschaltet werden.
On the plane your phone should be switched to flight mode.
Word family
Modusder Flugmodusflight modeder Krisenmoduscrisis modeder Energiesparmoduspower-saving modeder Modus Vivendiworkable arrangement
Common combinations
- in den Flugmodus schaltento switch to flight mode
- im Krisenmodus seinto be in crisis mode
- einen Modus findento find a way (of doing it)
Common learner mistakes
- die Mode (am Handy)der Modusdie Mode is fashion; a setting or a way of working is der Modus.
- die Modussedie ModiLike many Latin words, Modus has the plural Modi.
Real examples
- Wenn der Akku fast leer ist, schaltet das Handy automatisch in einen Modus, der Strom spart.When the battery is almost empty, the phone automatically switches to a mode that saves power.
- Die beiden Abteilungen müssen einen Modus finden, wie sie in Zukunft besser zusammenarbeiten können.The two departments have to find a way of working better together in future.
- Stell dein Handy bitte in den lautlosen Modus.Please put your phone on silent mode.
