Die Datei
Example: Ich speichere die Datei auf meinem Computer.
Definition
"Die Datei" refers to a file stored on a computer or digital device, containing data or information accessible and manageable by users. It is commonly used in IT contexts to describe a unit of digital storage that can be saved, opened, or transferred.
Etymology
The German word "die Datei" originates from the English word 'data,' combined with the German suffix '-ei,' which forms nouns. It was adopted into German to specifically describe digital files, reflecting the influence of English technical terminology in computing.
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"Die Datei" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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