NOUN

Akte/ˈaktə/file; record; dossier

Akte is a German noun that means file, record, or dossier. It is pronounced /ˈaktə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Akten".

Definitions

1.official file or folder containing documents about a person or case(administration; office)

a.official document collection on a specific subject

Die Akte wurde an den Richter weitergeleitet.The file was forwarded to the judge.

2.set of documents relating to a legal proceeding(legal)

a.court case file

Der Anwalt prüft die Akten vor dem Prozess.The lawyer examines the files before the trial.

3.collection of patient medical records(medicine)

a.patient record

Bitte legen Sie die Akte auf den Schreibtisch des Arztes.Please put the file on the doctor's desk.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Aktedie Akten
Genitiveder Akteder Akten
Dativeder Akteden Akten
Accusativedie Aktedie Akten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Akte" mean in English?
"Akte" means file, record, or dossier. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Akte"?
"Akte" is pronounced /ˈaktə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Akte" der, die, or das?
"Akte" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Akte"?
The plural of "Akte" is "Akten".
What part of speech is "Akte"?
"Akte" is a noun in German.

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