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A2 noun #1,500 よく出る 11分で読める

die Datei

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解説 die Datei in your Level:

At the A1 level, your primary goal is to recognize and use basic vocabulary for everyday situations. 'Die Datei' is introduced as an essential word for interacting with computers and smartphones. You should learn that 'die Datei' means 'the file' in a digital sense. Focus on simple, declarative sentences. For example, you should be able to say 'Das ist eine Datei' (That is a file) or 'Ich habe die Datei' (I have the file). You also need to learn the plural form, 'die Dateien', to talk about multiple files. At this stage, pair the noun with basic verbs like 'haben' (to have), 'sehen' (to see), and 'brauchen' (to need). For instance, 'Ich brauche die Datei' (I need the file). Do not worry too much about complex computer terminology yet; just understand that when someone points to an icon on a screen, it is 'eine Datei'. Remember the gender is feminine, so it takes 'die' and 'eine'. Practice pronouncing it correctly: dah-TIE. It is a very common word, so you will see it often in basic German textbooks when discussing work or school.

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At the A2 level, you are expected to handle routine tasks and communicate in simple, direct exchanges of information. Here, 'die Datei' becomes much more practical. You must learn the specific verbs associated with digital files. The most important verbs are 'speichern' (to save), 'öffnen' (to open), 'schließen' (to close), and 'löschen' (to delete). You should be able to form sentences like 'Ich speichere die Datei' (I am saving the file) or 'Kannst du die Datei öffnen?' (Can you open the file?). You will also start using modal verbs with 'Datei', such as 'Ich muss die Datei senden' (I must send the file). Additionally, you should understand basic adjectives to describe files, like 'groß' (big), 'klein' (small), 'neu' (new), and 'alt' (old). For example, 'Die Datei ist zu groß' (The file is too big). You will encounter this word frequently in reading exercises about office life, writing emails, or using the internet. Make sure you do not confuse it with physical folders; remember it is strictly digital.

At the B1 level, your ability to describe experiences, events, and give reasons expands. Your use of 'die Datei' should reflect this growing complexity. You will now use it in subordinate clauses and with more advanced vocabulary. For example, 'Ich schreibe dir, weil ich die Datei nicht finden kann' (I am writing to you because I cannot find the file). You should master verbs related to the internet and email, such as 'herunterladen' (to download), 'hochladen' (to upload), and 'anhängen' (to attach). You will need to understand compound nouns like 'der Dateianhang' (the file attachment) and 'der Dateiname' (the file name). In professional or academic contexts, you should be able to explain simple technical problems: 'Die Datei lässt sich nicht öffnen, weil das Format falsch ist' (The file cannot be opened because the format is wrong). You will also use the dative case more frequently with prepositions, such as 'Der Fehler ist in der Datei' (The error is in the file). Your communication about digital tasks should become fluid and precise.

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At the B2 level, you can understand the main ideas of complex text and interact with a degree of fluency. Your use of 'die Datei' becomes highly professional and nuanced. You are expected to participate in detailed discussions about work processes, IT issues, or digital organization. You will use passive voice constructions, such as 'Die Datei wurde gestern gelöscht' (The file was deleted yesterday) or 'Die Dateien müssen bis morgen hochgeladen werden' (The files must be uploaded by tomorrow). You will encounter and use more sophisticated compound words like 'die Dateiverwaltung' (file management), 'die Dateifreigabe' (file sharing), and 'die Dateigrößenbeschränkung' (file size limit). You should be able to give detailed instructions on how to handle files: 'Bitte komprimieren Sie die Datei, bevor Sie sie als Anhang versenden' (Please compress the file before sending it as an attachment). You will easily distinguish between 'Datei', 'Dokument', 'Ordner', and 'Akte', using each perfectly in its correct context without hesitation. Your digital vocabulary is now robust enough for a German workplace.

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At the C1 level, you express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. You use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes. While 'die Datei' remains a basic noun, the way you integrate it into complex sentence structures demonstrates your mastery. You will discuss abstract concepts related to data security, digital infrastructure, and IT policies. Sentences might look like: 'Trotz der implementierten Sicherheitsmaßnahmen wurde die vertrauliche Datei unbefugt kopiert' (Despite the implemented security measures, the confidential file was copied without authorization). You will use highly specific technical verbs like 'verschlüsseln' (to encrypt), 'entschlüsseln' (to decrypt), 'wiederherstellen' (to restore), and 'konvertieren' (to convert) in conjunction with 'Datei'. You can effortlessly read and comprehend IT manuals, software documentation, and complex technical reports in German. You understand idiomatic or colloquial office jargon related to digital workflows. Your command of the word and its entire ecosystem of related terminology is near-native, allowing you to lead projects or technical discussions in German.

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At the C2 level, you can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. You can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. At this pinnacle of proficiency, 'die Datei' is a trivial word, but you wield it with absolute precision in highly specialized, academic, or legal contexts. You might discuss the legal implications of file sharing, the forensic analysis of corrupted files, or the architectural design of file systems. You use flawless grammar, including complex subjunctive structures and extended participial attributes: 'Die von dem Virus befallene und anschließend in Quarantäne verschobene Datei stellte ein erhebliches Sicherheitsrisiko dar' (The file, infected by the virus and subsequently moved to quarantine, represented a significant security risk). You are comfortable with the deepest technical jargon and can invent or understand novel compound nouns on the fly. You appreciate the historical etymology of the word and can discuss the evolution of digital terminology in the German language. Your usage is indistinguishable from a highly educated native speaker.

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Strictly refers to digital computer files.
Feminine noun: die Datei, plural: die Dateien.
Core verbs: speichern, öffnen, schließen, löschen.
Do not confuse with physical folders (Ordner).

The German word 'die Datei' translates directly to 'computer file' in English. It is a fundamental noun in the modern digital vocabulary of the German language, essential for anyone navigating computers, smartphones, the internet, or any digital workspace. Understanding 'die Datei' is crucial because it forms the basis of countless interactions in both personal and professional environments. The term is exclusively used for digital files, which is a critical distinction for learners to grasp early on. Unlike the English word 'file', which can refer to a physical folder, a physical document, or a digital entity, 'die Datei' is strictly digital. If you are holding a piece of paper or a cardboard folder, it is never 'eine Datei'. This specificity makes the German digital vocabulary highly precise. The plural form is 'die Dateien', adding an 'n' to the singular form. The word is feminine, meaning it uses the definite article 'die' and the indefinite article 'eine'. Let us explore the etymology, which is quite fascinating. The word 'Datei' is a portmanteau, created in the mid-20th century during the dawn of the computer age in Germany. It combines 'Daten' (data) and 'Kartei' (card index). A 'Kartei' was a physical system of index cards used for organizing information before computers existed. By blending these two concepts, German linguists and early computer scientists created a word that perfectly encapsulated the idea of a digital collection of data organized for retrieval.

Etymology: A blend of Daten (data) and Kartei (card index), coined in the 1960s.

Ich kann die Datei nicht finden.

When you work on a computer, everything you save—a Word document, an MP3 song, a JPEG image, a PDF report—is considered 'eine Datei'. The concept is universal across operating systems, whether you are using Windows, macOS, or Linux. In German IT terminology, 'Datei' is the root for many compound words. For example, 'der Dateiname' means file name, 'die Dateigröße' means file size, and 'das Dateiformat' means file format.

Compound Words: Words like Dateianhang (attachment) and Dateipfad (file path) are built on this noun.

Bitte speichern Sie die Datei auf dem Desktop.

Diese Datei ist beschädigt.

Understanding the grammatical gender is also vital. Because it is feminine, adjectives modifying it must take the appropriate feminine endings. For instance, 'eine große Datei' (a large file), 'die gelöschte Datei' (the deleted file), or 'meine neue Datei' (my new file). In the dative case, which is frequently used with prepositions of location, it becomes 'der Datei', such as in 'in der Datei' (in the file).

Grammar Focus: Feminine noun: die Datei (Nom/Acc), der Datei (Dat/Gen).

Wir müssen die Datei komprimieren.

Hast du die Datei schon geöffnet?

As digital literacy becomes universally mandatory, the frequency of this word in daily German conversation has skyrocketed. Whether you are a student submitting homework online, an employee sharing a presentation, or a friend sending a funny video, you are interacting with 'Dateien'. The word bridges the gap between technical jargon and everyday language, making it an indispensable part of your German vocabulary arsenal. Mastery of 'die Datei' and its associated verbs and adjectives will significantly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in any modern German-speaking context.

Using 'die Datei' correctly involves pairing it with specific verbs that describe digital actions. In German, the vocabulary surrounding computer operations is highly standardized. When you create a file, you say 'eine Datei erstellen'. When you save it, the verb is 'speichern'. Therefore, 'I am saving the file' translates to 'Ich speichere die Datei'. If you need to open a file, you use 'öffnen' (Ich öffne die Datei), and to close it, you use 'schließen' (Ich schließe die Datei).

Core Verbs: erstellen (create), speichern (save), öffnen (open), schließen (close).

Vergiss nicht, die Datei zu speichern.

Another crucial set of verbs relates to moving files across networks. To download a file is 'herunterladen' or 'downloaden' (both are commonly used, though 'herunterladen' is the traditional German term). To upload a file is 'hochladen'. For example, 'Ich lade die Datei herunter' means 'I am downloading the file'. When sending emails, you often need to attach a file. The verb for attaching is 'anhängen', and the noun for the attachment itself is 'der Dateianhang' or simply 'der Anhang'.

Network Verbs: herunterladen (download), hochladen (upload), senden (send).

Ich werde die Datei hochladen.

Er hat die Datei als Anhang gesendet.

Deleting a file is 'löschen' (Ich habe die Datei gelöscht - I deleted the file). If you need to copy a file, you use 'kopieren', and to paste it, you use 'einfügen'. Renaming a file is 'umbenennen'. These verbs are highly practical and form the backbone of any IT-related conversation. When discussing the properties of a file, you might talk about its size (Die Datei ist zu groß - The file is too big) or its format (Das ist eine PDF-Datei - That is a PDF file).

File Management: löschen (delete), kopieren (copy), umbenennen (rename).

Bitte die Datei nicht löschen!

Wie kann ich die Datei umbenennen?

It is also common to use prepositions with 'Datei'. For example, if you are looking for information inside a document, you say 'in der Datei' (in the file). If you are saving something to a specific location, you might say 'in eine Datei schreiben' (to write into a file). The usage of 'die Datei' extends beyond just text documents; it applies equally to media. A video file is 'eine Videodatei', an audio file is 'eine Audiodatei', and an image file is 'eine Bilddatei'. Mastering these combinations will make you sound fluent and confident when navigating digital spaces in German.

You will hear 'die Datei' in almost every conceivable modern environment where technology is present. The most prominent setting is, without a doubt, the workplace. In a German office (das Büro), conversations constantly revolve around digital documents. Colleagues will ask each other to share files, review files, or update files. Phrases like 'Kannst du mir die Datei schicken?' (Can you send me the file?) or 'Ich habe die Datei auf dem Server abgelegt' (I put the file on the server) are daily occurrences.

Office Context: Used constantly in emails, meetings, and collaborative projects.

Die Präsentation ist in der Datei gespeichert.

Beyond the office, educational institutions are major hubs for this vocabulary. Schools (Schulen) and universities (Universitäten) in Germany have heavily digitalized their curricula. Students are required to download lecture notes (Skripte) as PDF files, submit essays as Word files, and collaborate on shared files for group projects. A professor might announce, 'Die Datei für die Hausaufgabe ist online' (The file for the homework is online).

Academic Context: Crucial for homework submissions, e-learning platforms, and digital libraries.

Laden Sie die Datei ins Portal hoch.

Wo finde ich die Datei für den Kurs?

In everyday personal life, 'die Datei' is just as ubiquitous. When dealing with IT support, whether calling a hotline because your computer crashed or asking a tech-savvy friend for help, you will use this word. 'Meine Dateien sind weg!' (My files are gone!) is a common cry of digital distress. Furthermore, in the realm of entertainment, gamers talk about save files (Speicherdateien), music lovers manage audio files (Audiodateien), and photographers organize image files (Bilddateien).

Personal Context: Used in hobbies, gaming, photography, and personal digital organization.

Ich habe die Datei auf meinem Handy.

Diese Datei lässt sich nicht abspielen.

Even government interactions in Germany are increasingly digital, meaning citizens must download tax forms as files or upload identification documents as secure files. The push towards 'Digitalisierung' (digitalization) ensures that 'die Datei' is a word you will encounter on government portals, banking apps, and online shopping customer service chats. It is a truly inescapable noun in the 21st century.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when learning German is translating the English word 'file' directly into 'die Datei' without considering the context. In English, 'file' is a highly versatile word. It can mean a digital computer file, a physical cardboard folder, a collection of paper documents, or even a metal tool used for smoothing surfaces. In German, 'die Datei' ONLY means a digital computer file. If you are holding a physical folder made of paper or plastic, it is 'der Ordner' or 'die Mappe'. If you are referring to a physical dossier or a collection of official papers, it is 'die Akte'.

False Friends: Do not use 'Datei' for physical folders (Ordner) or physical documents (Akte).

Ich brauche die Datei aus dem Internet.

Another common error relates to grammatical gender. Because 'Datei' ends in '-ei', it is feminine ('die Datei'). Learners sometimes mistakenly guess it is neuter ('das Datei') or masculine ('der Datei' in the nominative case). This leads to incorrect adjective endings and article usage, such as saying 'ein großes Datei' instead of the correct 'eine große Datei'.

Gender Errors: Always remember it is feminine: die Datei, eine Datei, keine Datei.

Das ist eine sehr wichtige Datei.

Er hat die falsche Datei gelöscht.

Furthermore, learners often confuse the verbs associated with files. In English, you 'save' a file, but you also 'save' a person from danger. In German, these are two entirely different verbs. You save a file with 'speichern' (Ich speichere die Datei), but you rescue a person with 'retten'. Saying 'Ich rette die Datei' sounds comical to a native speaker, as if the computer file were drowning and you threw it a life preserver.

Verb Confusion: Speichern = to save data. Retten = to save a life.

Du musst die Datei regelmäßig speichern.

Ich kann die Datei nicht mehr öffnen.

Lastly, confusing 'Datei' (file) with 'Daten' (data) is common. 'Daten' is a plural noun referring to the raw information itself (e.g., numbers, facts, statistics), whereas 'die Datei' is the container that holds that information. You put 'Daten' into 'eine Datei'. Understanding these nuances prevents awkward misunderstandings and ensures your German sounds natural and precise in digital contexts.

While 'die Datei' specifically means a digital computer file, there are several related words in German that learners must differentiate to achieve fluency. The most closely related digital term is 'das Dokument' (the document). A 'Dokument' can be digital (like a Word document) or physical (like a printed contract). In the digital realm, 'Dokument' and 'Datei' are sometimes used interchangeably by laypeople, but technically, a 'Dokument' is a specific type of 'Datei' that contains formatted text meant for reading or printing, whereas 'Datei' is the universal term for any digital item, including executable programs, system files, or raw media.

Das Dokument: Can be physical or digital; usually refers to text-based content.

Das ist eine versteckte Datei.

Another crucial word is 'der Ordner' (the folder). In computing, an 'Ordner' is the directory that contains multiple 'Dateien'. This mirrors the physical world, where a physical 'Ordner' (a ring binder) holds physical papers. If you want to organize your computer, you put your 'Dateien' into an 'Ordner'. A more technical term for a digital folder is 'das Verzeichnis' (the directory), which is often used by programmers or IT professionals.

Der Ordner: The digital folder or physical ring binder that holds files.

Verschiebe die Datei in den neuen Ordner.

Kopiere die Datei auf den USB-Stick.

For physical files, the vocabulary shifts entirely. 'Die Akte' refers to a physical file or dossier, often used in legal, medical, or administrative contexts (e.g., 'die Patientenakte' - the patient's file). 'Die Unterlagen' (plural) refers to documents, papers, or documentation required for a specific purpose, such as applying for a job ('die Bewerbungsunterlagen').

Die Akte: A physical dossier or official record, not a digital file.

Die Polizei hat die Datei analysiert.

Wir teilen die Datei über die Cloud.

Understanding these distinctions is paramount. If a German colleague asks for 'die Akte', they want a physical folder brought to their desk. If they ask for 'die Datei', they want an email or a link to a digital item. Mixing these up will cause immediate confusion. By categorizing these words into 'digital' (Datei, Verzeichnis), 'physical' (Akte, Mappe), and 'both' (Dokument, Ordner), learners can build a highly accurate and professional German vocabulary.

How Formal Is It?

難易度

知っておくべき文法

Feminine noun declension

Separable verbs (herunterladen, hochladen)

Infinitive with zu (um die Datei zu speichern)

Passive voice (Die Datei wurde gelöscht)

Prepositions with dative (in der Datei)

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Das ist eine Datei.

That is a file.

Nominative case, feminine indefinite article 'eine'.

Ich habe die Datei.

I have the file.

Accusative case, definite article 'die'.

Wo ist die Datei?

Where is the file?

Question word 'wo' with nominative subject.

Die Datei ist neu.

The file is new.

Predicate adjective 'neu' without ending.

Ich brauche die Datei.

I need the file.

Verb 'brauchen' takes the accusative case.

Hier sind die Dateien.

Here are the files.

Plural form 'Dateien' with plural verb 'sind'.

Ist das deine Datei?

Is that your file?

Possessive pronoun 'deine' for feminine noun.

Die Datei ist gut.

The file is good.

Simple descriptive sentence.

Ich speichere die Datei jetzt.

I am saving the file now.

Verb 'speichern' (to save) in present tense.

Bitte öffne die Datei.

Please open the file.

Imperative form 'öffne' for 'du'.

Die Datei ist leider zu groß.

The file is unfortunately too big.

Adverb 'leider' and intensifier 'zu'.

Hast du die Datei gelöscht?

Did you delete the file?

Perfect tense with 'haben' and past participle 'gelöscht'.

Ich muss die Datei finden.

I must find the file.

Modal verb 'müssen' with infinitive 'finden'.

Schließe die Datei nach der Arbeit.

Close the file after work.

Imperative with preposition 'nach' (dative).

Das ist eine wichtige Datei.

That is an important file.

Adjective ending '-e' for feminine indefinite article.

Wir kopieren die Dateien.

We are copying the files.

Plural accusative object.

Ich lade die Datei aus dem Internet herunter.

I am downloading the file from the internet.

Separable verb 'herunterladen'.

Kannst du mir die Datei als Anhang schicken?

Can you send me the file as an attachment?

Dative pronoun 'mir' and accusative object 'die Datei'.

Die Datei lässt sich nicht öffnen.

The file cannot be opened.

Reflexive construction 'lässt sich' as a passive alternative.

Ich habe vergessen, die Datei zu speichern.

I forgot to save the file.

Infinitive clause with 'zu'.

Der Fehler befindet sich in der Datei.

The error is located in the file.

Preposition 'in' with dative case 'der Datei'.

Wenn die Datei fertig ist, lade ich sie hoch.

When the file is finished, I will upload it.

Conditional clause with 'wenn'.

Bitte benennen Sie die Datei um.

Please rename the file.

Formal imperative of separable verb 'umbenennen'.

Welches Format hat diese Datei?

What format does this file have?

Question word 'welches' matching neuter 'Format'.

Die Datei wurde versehentlich vom Server gelöscht.

The file was accidentally deleted from the server.

Passive voice in the simple past (Präteritum).

Um Speicherplatz zu sparen, sollten wir die Datei komprimieren.

To save storage space, we should compress the file.

Final clause 'um... zu' with infinitive.

Ich brauche Zugriff auf die versteckten Dateien.

I need access to the hidden files.

Noun 'Zugriff' followed by preposition 'auf' + accusative.

Die beschädigte Datei konnte glücklicherweise wiederhergestellt werden.

The corrupted file could fortunately be restored.

Passive voice with modal verb in the past tense.

Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass die Datei passwortgeschützt ist.

Please ensure that the file is password-protected.

Subordinate 'dass' clause.

Trotz der Größe ließ sich die Datei problemlos versenden.

Despite its size, the file could be sent without problems.

Preposition 'trotz' with genitive; reflexive passive alternative.

Die Struktur der Datei ist unübersichtlich.

The structure of the file is confusing.

Genitive case 'der Datei'.

Er weigerte sich, die vertrauliche Datei freizugeben.

He refused to share the confidential file.

Reflexive verb 'sich weigern' with 'zu' infinitive.

Die Verschlüsselung der Datei entspricht den neuesten Sicherheitsstandards.

The encryption of the file meets the latest security standards.

Verb 'entsprechen' takes the dative case.

Nach eingehender Prüfung erwies sich die Datei als virenfrei.

After thorough examination, the file proved to be virus-free.

Reflexive verb 'sich erweisen als'.

Die von Ihnen angeforderte Datei steht nun zum Download bereit.

The file you requested is now ready for download.

Extended participial attribute 'Die von Ihnen angeforderte'.

Es obliegt dem Administrator, die Zugriffsrechte für diese Datei zu verwalten.

It is the administrator's responsibility to manage the access rights for this file.

Formal verb 'obliegen' with dative object.

Eine fehlerhafte Konvertierung führte zur Unlesbarkeit der Datei.

A faulty conversion led to the unreadability of the file.

Noun style (Nominalstil) typical of formal German.

Wir müssen die Redundanz der gespeicherten Dateien minimieren.

We must minimize the redundancy of the stored files.

Genitive plural 'der gespeicherten Dateien'.

Die Metadaten der Datei geben Aufschluss über den Urheber.

The metadata of the file provides information about the creator.

Fixed expression 'Aufschluss geben über'.

Jegliche Manipulation an der Datei wird vom System protokolliert.

Any manipulation of the file is logged by the system.

Passive voice with indefinite pronoun 'jegliche'.

Die forensische Analyse der kompromittierten Datei offenbarte gravierende Sicherheitslücken im Netzwerk.

The forensic analysis of the compromised file revealed severe security flaws in the network.

Highly formal vocabulary and complex genitive construction.

Es ist unabdingbar, dass die Integrität der Datei während der Übertragung gewahrt bleibt.

It is imperative that the integrity of the file is maintained during transmission.

Formal adjective 'unabdingbar' with a 'dass' clause and passive state.

Die Implementierung eines neuen Dateisystems obsoletierte die bisherigen Archivierungsmethoden.

The implementation of a new file system rendered previous archiving methods obsolete.

Academic/technical vocabulary 'obsoletieren'.

Selbst rudimentäre Kenntnisse der Dateiverwaltung hätten diesen katastrophalen Datenverlust verhindert.

Even rudimentary knowledge of file management would have prevented this catastrophic data loss.

Irrealis of the past (Konjunktiv II der Vergangenheit).

Die nahtlose Synchronisation der Dateien über diverse Endgeräte hinweg ist ein Alleinstellungsmerkmal dieser Software.

The seamless synchronization of files across various devices is a unique selling point of this software.

Complex prepositional phrase 'über ... hinweg'.

Die algorithmische Komprimierung der Datei erfolgte verlustfrei.

The algorithmic compression of the file occurred losslessly.

Nominal style with technical adjectives.

Der Quellcode der ausführbaren Datei wurde zwecks Fehlerbehebung dekompiliert.

The source code of the executable file was decompiled for the purpose of debugging.

Preposition 'zwecks' with genitive.

Die juristische Beweiskraft einer rein digitalen Datei wird in Fachkreisen kontrovers diskutiert.

The legal evidentiary value of a purely digital file is controversially discussed in expert circles.

Passive voice in a formal academic context.

類義語

das Dokument der Datensatz das File die Aufzeichnung das Verzeichnis die Computerdatei die Anlage der Anhang

反対語

die Akte der Ordner das Papier die Mappe

よく使う組み合わせ

eine Datei speichern

eine Datei öffnen

eine Datei löschen

eine Datei herunterladen

eine Datei hochladen

eine Datei anhängen

eine Datei erstellen

eine Datei kopieren

eine beschädigte Datei

eine versteckte Datei

よく使うフレーズ

die Datei speichern

die Datei als Anhang

in der Datei

die Datei umbenennen

die Datei komprimieren

die Datei freigeben

die Datei wiederherstellen

die Datei überschreiben

die Datei exportieren

die Datei importieren

よく混同される語

die Datei vs die Akte

die Datei vs der Ordner

die Datei vs das Dokument

慣用句と表現

"eine Datei in den Papierkorb verschieben"

"eine Datei zerschießen"

"eine Datei schreibgeschützt machen"

"eine Datei ausführen"

"eine Datei entpacken"

"eine Datei schreddern"

"eine Datei hosten"

"eine Datei parsen"

"eine Datei auslesen"

"eine Datei anlegen"

間違えやすい

die Datei vs

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使い方

note

Strictly digital. Do not use for paper.

よくある間違い

Using 'Datei' for a physical paper folder (should be Ordner).
Using 'retten' instead of 'speichern' to save a file.
Saying 'das Datei' or 'der Datei' (nominative) instead of 'die Datei'.
Forming the plural as 'Dateis' instead of 'Dateien'.
Confusing 'Daten' (data) with 'Datei' (file).

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Feminine Gender

Always remember 'die Datei'. Nouns ending in '-ei' are almost always feminine in German. This helps you get the articles and adjective endings right.

Speichern vs. Retten

Never use 'retten' to save a file. 'Retten' is for saving lives. Use 'speichern' for digital files. This is a classic beginner mistake.

Digital Only

If you can touch it, it's not a 'Datei'. Reserve this word strictly for items on a computer screen, phone, or digital storage device.

Plural Form

The plural is 'Dateien'. Just add an 'n'. Do not be tempted to add an 's' like in English. 'Zwei Dateien' (two files).

Email Attachments

Learn the phrase 'im Anhang'. When you send a file, you say 'Die Datei befindet sich im Anhang' (The file is in the attachment).

Downloading

The verb for downloading is 'herunterladen'. It is a separable verb. 'Ich lade die Datei herunter' (I am downloading the file).

Uploading

The verb for uploading is 'hochladen'. Also a separable verb. 'Lade die Datei hoch' (Upload the file).

Memory Hook

Remember it comes from Daten (data) + Kartei (card index). It's a digital card index for your data. This makes the meaning unforgettable.

Stress the TEI

Make sure to put the emphasis on the second syllable: da-TEI. If you stress the first syllable, it sounds unnatural.

Using 'Dokument'

If the file is text-based (like Word or PDF), you can also call it 'das Dokument'. This adds variety to your professional vocabulary.

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記憶術

Think of DATA being tied (tei) up in a digital package: Da-tei.

語源

German portmanteau

文化的な背景

Students submit 'Dateien' via portals like Moodle.

In German offices, files are meticulously organized into 'Ordner' (folders).

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実際の使用場面

会話のきっかけ

"Kannst du mir die Datei schicken?"

"Wo hast du die Datei gespeichert?"

"Welches Format hat die Datei?"

"Die Datei lässt sich nicht öffnen, was soll ich tun?"

"Hast du ein Backup der Datei gemacht?"

日記のテーマ

Beschreibe, wie du deine Dateien auf dem Computer organisierst.

Was war die wichtigste Datei, die du je verloren hast?

Wie oft speicherst du deine Dateien bei der Arbeit?

Erkläre den Unterschied zwischen einer Datei und einem Ordner.

Welche Arten von Dateien nutzt du am meisten?

よくある質問

10 問

No, absolutely not. 'Die Datei' is exclusively used for digital computer files. If you are holding physical paper or a cardboard folder, you must use words like 'der Ordner', 'die Mappe', or 'die Akte'. Using 'Datei' for physical objects will confuse native speakers.

The plural is 'die Dateien'. You simply add an 'n' to the singular form. For example, 'Ich habe viele Dateien auf meinem Computer' (I have many files on my computer). Do not add an 's'.

It is feminine: 'die Datei'. This means you use 'eine' for the indefinite article and adjectives take feminine endings, such as 'eine große Datei' (a large file). In the dative case, it becomes 'der Datei'.

You say 'eine Datei speichern'. The verb 'speichern' is specifically used for saving digital data. Do not use the verb 'retten', which means to rescue a person or animal from danger.

'Daten' (data) refers to the raw information, numbers, or facts. 'Die Datei' (the file) is the digital container that holds those 'Daten'. You put data into a file.

The word is 'der Dateianhang', or often simply 'der Anhang'. When writing an email, you can say 'Die Datei ist im Anhang' (The file is in the attachment) or 'Anbei finden Sie die Datei' (Attached you will find the file).

Yes, executable programs are also files, often called 'die ausführbare Datei' (.exe file). However, in everyday speech, people usually just say 'das Programm' or 'die App' for the software itself, and reserve 'Datei' for documents, media, etc.

The verb is 'löschen'. To say 'I deleted the file', you say 'Ich habe die Datei gelöscht'. If you want to say 'undelete' or 'restore', the verb is 'wiederherstellen'.

Yes, the English word 'das File' is commonly used as a loanword in German, especially in IT circles or among younger people. However, 'die Datei' is the standard, formal, and universally understood German term.

It is pronounced da-TEI. The first syllable 'da' sounds like the 'da' in 'dark', and the second syllable 'tei' sounds exactly like the English word 'tie'. The stress is on the second syllable.

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