German word

Mappe

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmapə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfolder

Example

Ich habe die Mappe auf den Tisch gelegt.

I put the folder on the table.

Illustration for Mappe (folder)

More examples

Sie brachte die Mappe mit ihren Arbeitsproben zum Gespräch.

She brought the folder with her work samples to the interview.

Core concept

A slim portfolio gathers separate documents into one portable case.

Common phrases

  • Bewerbungsmappe fertigstellen

    complete the application portfolio

  • Unterlagen in die Mappe sortieren

    sort the documents into the folder

  • die Mappe durchblättern

    leaf through the folder

Similar words

Ordner: A ring binder that keeps punched papers together for upright storage.
Aktenmappe: A durable folder for transporting important documents without creasing them.
Mäppchen: A fabric or leather pouch for pens and other small belongings.
Hülle: A thin cover that protects one document or card.

Definition in German

Eine Mappe ist eine flache Hülle aus Papier, Karton, Kunststoff oder Leder, in die man lose Blätter und Unterlagen zum Aufbewahren oder Transportieren steckt.

Word origin

German Mappe derives through French mappe from Latin mappa, meaning 'cloth,' a term associated with a covering for objects.

Usage tips

  • For a computer folder, German usually uses Ordner or Verzeichnis rather than Mappe.

Other meanings

  • portfolionoun
  • document casenoun

Related words

  • Bewerbungsmappeapplication portfolionoun
  • Dokumentenmappedocument foldernoun
  • Ringmappering bindernoun

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