die Drucksache, -n
printed matter
Ein Schriftstück mit Text, das in vielen gleichen Exemplaren hergestellt wird, oft für Behörden, Parlamente oder öffentliche Informationen.
The German word "Drucksache" is a noun, made up of "Druck" (meaning "print" or "pressure") and "Sache" (meaning "thing" or "matter"). It refers to printed material, especially official printed matters like pamphlets, flyers, or printed documents often sent via mail.
Similar words:
- "Druckerei" (printing house)
- "Druckschrift" (printed text)
- "Publikation" (publication)
Difference:
- "Drucksache" specifically denotes printed material, often in mail or bureaucratic context.
- "Druckerei" refers to the place where printing is done.
- "Publikation" is a broader term for any published work, including books or articles.
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Examples
Die Drucksache wird heute versendet.noun
The printed matter will be sent today.
Eine Drucksache sollte sorgfältig gelesen werden.noun
A printed matter should be read carefully.
Eine Drucksache muss oft sorgfältig verpackt werden.noun
A printed matter often has to be packed carefully.
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