NOUN

Datei/daˈtaɪ̯/file (digital); data file

Datei is a German noun that means file (digital) or data file. It is pronounced /daˈtaɪ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Dateien".

Definitions

1.a digital record stored on a computer or other electronic device(computer science, technology)

a.a set of data or information saved under a specific name

Bitte speichern Sie die Datei auf Ihrem Desktop.Please save the file on your desktop.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Dateidie Dateien
Genitiveder Dateider Dateien
Dativeder Dateiden Dateien
Accusativedie Dateidie Dateien

Frequently asked questions

What does "Datei" mean in English?
"Datei" means file (digital) or data file. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Datei"?
"Datei" is pronounced /daˈtaɪ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Datei" der, die, or das?
"Datei" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Datei"?
The plural of "Datei" is "Dateien".
What part of speech is "Datei"?
"Datei" is a noun in German.

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