die Akte, -n
file
Eine Sammlung von Schriftstücken oder Dokumenten, die zu einer bestimmten Person, Sache oder einem Vorgang gehören und meist in einer Mappe oder einem Ordner aufbewahrt werden.
The German word "Akte" is a noun that means "file," "record," or "document." It is commonly used to refer to a collection of documents or records pertaining to a specific subject or matter, often used in legal, administrative, or official contexts.
Similar words in German include:
- Dossier (dossier or file, often used for a collection of documents about a person, project, or case),
- Unterlagen (documents or materials),
- Dokument (document, referring more to individual written or printed material).
Differences:
- Dossier typically implies a more formal or detailed collection than "Akte."
- Unterlagen is a broader term that can encompass various types of documents and is not limited to formal files.
- Dokument refers to a single item, while "Akte" suggests a grouping or collection of related documents.
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Examples
Der Anwalt studiert die Akte sorgfältig.noun
The lawyer studies the file carefully.
Maria legt eine Akte auf den Tisch.noun
Maria puts a file on the table.
Im Archiv suchte ich gestern stundenlang nach alten Akten.noun
In the archive I searched for hours yesterday for old files.
Hast du die vertraulichen Akten bereits vernichtet?noun
Have you already destroyed the confidential files?
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