German word

Dokument

Pronunciation

IPA/dokuˈmɛnt/

Meaning

  • neuter noundocument

Example

Ich brauche die Dokumente für das Meeting.

I need the documents for the meeting.

Illustration for Dokument (document)

More examples

Wo hast du das Dokument aufbewahrt?

Where did you keep the document?

Core concept

A preserved page or file that records information or evidence about a matter.

Common phrases

  • das Dokument aufbewahren

    keep the document

  • ein Dokument aktualisieren

    update a document

  • das Dokument verlieren

    lose the document

Similar words

Datei: A file that stores information in digital form.
Papier: A paper sheet with printed or handwritten information.
Unterlage: Documents or materials gathered for submission.
Schriftstück: A written document prepared for a formal purpose.

Definition in German

Schriftliche oder elektronische Unterlage, die Informationen oder Belege zu einem Vorgang oder Sachverhalt enthält.

Word origin

German Dokument comes through French from Latin documentum, a noun related to docere, meaning 'to teach' or 'show'.

Usage tips

  • Dokument is neuter, with the plural Dokumente, so the definite forms are das Dokument and die Dokumente.

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