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A collection of data that is stored under a specific name on a computer or another digital storage medium; a computer file.
Ich habe dir das File mit den Fotos per E-Mail geschickt.
I sent you the file with the photos by email.
'File' is an English loanword that is used especially in the IT industry and in everyday office language. It is pronounced as in English.
Kannst du mir das File für die Präsentation schicken?
Can you send me the file for the presentation?
This word refers exclusively to a digital file on a computer or another storage medium. It is not used for physical files or paper folders.
Ich kann das Video-File nicht öffnen, es ist zu groß.
I can't open the video file; it's too large.
Common verbs used with 'File' (file) are: ein File speichern (to save a file), öffnen (to open), schließen (to close), senden (to send), herunterladen (to download), or löschen (to delete).
Vergiss nicht, das File zu speichern, bevor du das Programm schließt.
Don't forget to save the file before you close the program.
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Both Datei and File refer to a stored collection of computer data. Datei is the standard term and is therefore suitable almost everywhere. File sounds more English-influenced and is used especially in certain regions or specialized fields, but it is also understood.
Bitte speichere den Bericht als File auf dem Computer.
Please save the report as a file on the computer.
Bitte speichere den Bericht als Datei auf dem Computer.
Please save the report as a file on the computer.
