Formatieren
Example: Ich muss das Dokument vor dem Druck formatieren.
Definition
"Formatieren" means to arrange or organize the layout and structure of a document or file, typically to prepare it for printing or presentation. For example, in the phrase 'Ich muss das Dokument vor dem Druck formatieren,' it refers to adjusting the document's appearance before printing.
Etymology
The word "formatieren" comes from the French word 'format,' which means 'shape' or 'form.' It was adopted into German with the suffix '-ieren' to form a verb, indicating the action of giving shape or structure. Did you know that the term originally referred to setting the physical dimensions of printed materials before expanding to digital contexts?
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"Formatieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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