This is the 9438th most frequent German word.
micro
In German, "Mikro" (short for "Mikrofon") means "microphone" in English.
Here, 'micro' is used as a prefix in 'Mikrostruktur' to indicate something very small or on a microscopic scale.
Die Mikrostruktur des Materials beeinflusst seine Festigkeit.
The microstructure of the material affects its strength.
In this sentence, 'Mikrochip' uses 'micro' as a prefix to describe an electronic chip that is very small and integral to the operation of devices.
Der Mikrochip in Ihrem Gerät ist entscheidend für die Funktion.
The microchip in your device is crucial for its function.
The word 'Mikroskope' includes the prefix 'micro-', referring to an optical instrument used to view tiny details at a microscopic level.