file in German
file in German is Datei, Kartei, Akte — file means a collection of related documents or data stored together, whether on paper or on a computer.
file in German
Datei
A collection of papers collated and archived together.
Kartei
A collection of papers collated and archived together.
Akte
A collection of papers collated and archived together.
Ordner
A collection of papers collated and archived together.
Dossier
A collection of papers collated and archived together.
Hefter
A collection of papers collated and archived together.
Reihe
A column of people one behind another, whether "single file" or in a grid pattern.
Datei
A column of people one behind another, whether "single file" or in a grid pattern.
Feile
A tool consisting of a strip or rod of hardened and coarse metal, used for removing sharp edges, shaping, and cutting, especially through metal; usually a hand tool.
Datei
A tool consisting of a strip or rod of hardened and coarse metal, used for removing sharp edges, shaping, and cutting, especially through metal; usually a hand tool.
Linie
(chess) One of the eight vertical lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those identified by a letter).
Datei
(computing) An aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name.
File
(computing) An aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name.
Küchenzeile
A row of modular kitchen units and a countertop, consisting of cabinets and appliances below (dishwasher) and next to (stove/cooker) a countertop.
archivieren
(transitive) To commit (official papers) to some office.
Antrag stellen
(transitive) To commit (official papers) to some office.
abheften
(transitive) To commit (official papers) to some office.
eingeben
(transitive) To commit (official papers) to some office.
einreichen
(transitive) To commit (official papers) to some office.
einsortieren
(transitive) To commit (official papers) to some office.
feilen
(transitive) To smooth, grind, or cut with a file.
abspeichern
(transitive) To store a file (aggregation of data) on a storage medium such as a disc or another computer.
speichern
(transitive) To store a file (aggregation of data) on a storage medium such as a disc or another computer.
beanspruchen
(intransitive, with for, chiefly, _, legal) To submit a formal request to some office.
beantragen
(intransitive, with for, chiefly, _, legal) To submit a formal request to some office.
einreichen
(intransitive, with for, chiefly, _, legal) To submit a formal request to some office.
What does "file" mean?
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noun A collection of related documents or data stored together, whether on paper or on a computer.
"She pulled the customer's file from the cabinet."
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verb To submit official paperwork or a formal request to an office or authority.
"They filed their tax return in February."
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noun A line of people or things arranged one behind another.
"The soldiers marched in single file."
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noun A metal tool with a rough, ridged surface used to smooth or shape hard materials.
"He used a file to smooth the rough edge of the metal bracket."
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file in a sentence
- She pulled the customer's file from the cabinet.
- Save the file before you close the program.
- They filed their tax return in February.
- The journalist filed her story just before the deadline.
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What is "file" in German?
"file" in German is Datei, Kartei, Akte. file means: A collection of related documents or data stored together, whether on paper or on a computer.
How do you use "file" in a sentence?
Example: "She pulled the customer's file from the cabinet." In German, "file" is Datei, Kartei, Akte.
Are there other ways to say "file" in German?
Yes — German has 22 translations listed for "file": Datei, Kartei, Akte, Ordner, Dossier, Hefter.
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