A1 noun Neutral #1,907 am häufigsten

file

/faɪl/

A file is a collection of information or data stored together under a specific name. It can be a digital document on a computer or a physical folder used to keep papers organized.

Beispiele

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1

I keep my recipes in a blue file in the kitchen.

I keep my cooking instructions in a blue folder in the kitchen.

2

Please submit the annual report file by Friday.

Please send the yearly report document by Friday.

3

Can you send me that music file?

Can you give me that digital song?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
file
Verb
file
Adjektiv
filed
Verwandt
filing cabinet
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'file' as a 'folder' for 'information' and 'letters'. F-I-L-E.

Schnelles Quiz

Don't forget to _____ your file before you turn off the computer.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: save

Beispiele

1

I keep my recipes in a blue file in the kitchen.

everyday

I keep my cooking instructions in a blue folder in the kitchen.

2

Please submit the annual report file by Friday.

formal

Please send the yearly report document by Friday.

3

Can you send me that music file?

informal

Can you give me that digital song?

4

The researcher opened the data file to check the results.

academic

The scientist opened the information document to look at the results.

5

The clerk is looking for the customer's invoice file.

business

The office worker is searching for the buyer's bill record.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
file
Verb
file
Adjektiv
filed
Verwandt
filing cabinet

Häufige Kollokationen

save a file store a digital document
open a file access a document
delete a file remove a document
attach a file add a document to an email
paper file a physical folder for documents

Häufige Phrasen

on file

kept in the records

file a complaint

formally submit a protest

rank and file

the ordinary members of an organization

Wird oft verwechselt mit

file vs fail

'File' sounds like 'fail', but 'fail' means to not succeed.

file vs pile

A 'pile' is a messy heap, while a 'file' is organized.

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Nutzungshinweise

In a business context, 'file' almost always refers to a digital document unless you specify it is a 'paper file' or 'physical file'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'file' when they mean 'folder'. A folder contains many files.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'file' as a 'folder' for 'information' and 'letters'. F-I-L-E.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'filum', meaning 'thread', because papers were originally kept together on a string or wire.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun (one file, two files) Used with verbs like: create, rename, download
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Kultureller Kontext

In modern Western offices, the 'paperless office' concept means most files are now digital rather than physical.

Schnelles Quiz

Don't forget to _____ your file before you turn off the computer.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: save

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employee

A1

A person who is paid to work for a person or a company. It refers to someone who has a job and receives a salary or wage in return for their labor.

employer

A1

An employer is a person or a company that provides jobs and pays people for their work. They are the party that hires workers and manages the workplace.

desk

A1

A desk is a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for reading, writing, or working on a computer. It often includes drawers for storage and is typically found in offices, schools, or home study areas.

phone

A1

A device used to talk to people who are far away or to send messages and use the internet. In a business context, it is a tool for professional communication with colleagues and clients.

email

A1

A message sent from one computer to another using the internet. It is the most common form of digital communication in both personal and professional environments.

director

A1

A director is a person who is in charge of an organization, a department, or a creative project like a movie. In business, they are high-level leaders who make important decisions for the company's future.

coordinator

A1

A coordinator is a person who organizes different people and tasks to make sure a project or event works well. They act as a link between groups to ensure everyone is working toward the same goal.

intern

A1

An intern is a student or a recent graduate who works at a company for a short time to get experience. They usually do this to learn skills for their future job.

form

A1

A document with blank spaces where you write information such as your name, address, or answers to questions. In business, it is used to collect data, apply for jobs, or order products.

resume

A1

A written document that describes your education, work experience, and skills. It is used when you are looking for a job to show an employer why they should hire you.

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