No. 378 in German
plattform
"Plattform" in German means "platform" in English.
In a sentence
Die Plattform des Bahnhofs war voll von Reisenden.
The platform of the train station was full of travelers.
Here, 'plattform' refers to the physical platform from which trains depart and arrive.
Er nutzt eine Online-Plattform, um seine Produkte zu verkaufen.
He uses an online platform to sell his products.
In this context, 'plattform' is used metaphorically to describe a digital service or framework that facilitates interaction or commerce.
Diese neue Plattform für künstliche Intelligenz eröffnet viele Möglichkeiten.
This new platform for artificial intelligence opens up many opportunities.
Here, 'plattform' refers to a framework or base that supports developments or applications.
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