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An outdated or alternative spelling of 'Dokument' (document). It refers to a written paper, certificate, or file that contains information, data, or evidence.
Bitte unterzeichnen Sie das Document an der markierten Stelle.
Please sign the document at the marked place.
The spelling 'Document' with 'c' is outdated in German. The modern and recommended spelling is 'Dokument' with 'k'. Using 'Document' can seem old-fashioned or incorrect.
Ich habe das wichtige Dokument auf meinem Computer gespeichert.
I saved the important document on my computer.
The word comes from the Latin 'documentum'. The spelling with 'c' is common in languages such as English or French, which explains why this variant historically existed in German.
In der Ausstellung wird ein historisches Document aus dem 18. Jahrhundert gezeigt.
A historical document from the 18th century is being shown in the exhibition.
This confusion is especially common for English speakers. To make sure your text is perceived as correct and modern, you should always write 'Dokument' in German.
Haben Sie das Dokument zur Vertragsunterzeichnung mitgebracht?
Did you bring the document for signing the contract?
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'das Dokument' and 'das Document' basically mean the same thing: a written paper, a certificate, or also a file with information. The important difference is the spelling. 'Dokument' is the normal German spelling. 'Document' is an outdated or alternative form and sounds unusual in modern German. Learners can easily confuse them because 'Document' looks like the English form. In German texts, you should almost always write 'Dokument'.
In dem alten Brief steht noch die Schreibweise „Document“.
The old letter still uses the spelling 'Document'.
Luis wird am Montag bei der Arbeit das richtige Dokument abgeben.
Luis will hand in the correct document at work on Monday.