NOUN

Datei/daˈtaɪ̯/file; data file

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

Definitions

1.a digital file storing data on a computer or other electronic device(computing)

a.data or text unit saved electronically

Ich speichere die Dokumente als Dateien auf meinem Computer.I save the documents as files on my computer.

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 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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