This is the 4961st most frequent German word.
alpha
"Alpha" in German refers to the first letter of the Greek alphabet, often symbolizing the beginning or highest rank.
In this sentence, 'Alpha' refers to a product line or technology iteration, indicating the name assigned to a specific version of a processor or chip.
Das neue Gerät arbeitet mit dem neuesten Alpha-Prozessor.
The new device works with the latest Alpha processor.
Here, 'Alpha' represents the rank or position of highest status within a hierarchical structure, commonly used to describe dominance in the context of animal social behavior.
Im Sozialverhalten der Wölfe übernimmt das Alpha-Tier die Führung.
In the social behavior of wolves, the alpha animal takes leadership.
In this usage, 'Alpha' describes an early phase or prototype of a software product, often preceding the beta phase, indicating developmental stages.