German word

Bogen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈboːgn̩/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsheet of paper

Example

Ich brauche einen Bogen Papier.

I need one sheet of paper.

Illustration for Bogen (sheet of paper)

More examples

Bitte füllen Sie den Bogen aus.

Please fill out the form.

Core concept

A broad span that appears as a flat paper sheet, a curved bow, or an arch across an opening.

Common phrases

  • einen Bogen Papier

    a sheet of paper

  • den Bogen ausfüllen

    fill out the form

  • den Bogen abgeben

    submit the form

Similar words

Blatt: A single sheet of paper handled as an individual piece.
Papier: Paper as a material used for writing or printing.
Seite: One side of a book or document.
Zettel: A small piece of paper for a brief note.

Definition in German

Ein zählbares Blatt Papier, das im Druck, bei Kopien oder für Formulare als Einheit verwendet wird.

Word origin

The noun continues Old High German bogo, meaning 'bow' or 'arch', and its paper sense developed from the shape of a folded sheet.

Usage tips

  • Blatt Papier is more common in ordinary office speech, while Bogen often specifies a complete sheet in printing or paper handling.

Other meanings

  • bownoun
  • archnoun

Related words

  • Fragebogenquestionnairenoun
  • Antwortbogenanswer sheetnoun
  • Anmeldebogenregistration formnoun

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