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paperwork in German

paperwork in German is Papierkram, Schreibarbeit — paperwork means routine administrative work involving forms, records, and other documents.

paperwork in German

Papierkram
noun
(uncountable) Routine work involving written documents.
Schreibarbeit
noun
(uncountable) Routine work involving written documents.
Papierkram
noun
(uncountable, hyperbolic, also, figurative) Excessive paperwork, busy work, red tape.

What does "paperwork" mean?

  1. noun Routine administrative work involving forms, records, and other documents.
    "Filing all this paperwork takes longer than the actual job."
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paperwork in a sentence

  • Filing all this paperwork takes longer than the actual job.
  • She stayed late finishing the insurance paperwork.

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What is "paperwork" in German?

"paperwork" in German is Papierkram, Schreibarbeit. paperwork means: Routine administrative work involving forms, records, and other documents.

How do you use "paperwork" in a sentence?

Example: "Filing all this paperwork takes longer than the actual job." In German, "paperwork" is Papierkram, Schreibarbeit.

Are there other ways to say "paperwork" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "paperwork": Papierkram, Schreibarbeit.

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