fact sheet
das Merkblatt, die Merkblätter
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fact sheet
A short document containing important information, guidance, or instructions on a particular topic.
Bitte lesen Sie das Merkblatt sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie den Antrag ausfüllen.
Please read the fact sheet carefully before filling out the application form.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Merkblätter |
| genitive | des Merkblattes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Merkblatt | die Merkblätter |
| accusative | das Merkblatt | die Merkblätter |
| dative | dem Merkblatt | den Merkblättern |
| genitive | des Merkblattes des Merkblatts | der Merkblätter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Merkblatt' is made up of 'merk-' from 'merken' (to remember) and 'Blatt' (sheet). Literally, it means a sheet that records important information to help you remember it.
Das Merkblatt erklärt die wichtigsten Regeln für den neuen Kurs.
The fact sheet explains the most important rules for the new course.
Verbs such as 'aushändigen' (to hand out), 'verteilen' (to distribute), 'lesen' (to read), and 'beachten' (to take into account) are often used with 'Merkblatt'. Especially in government offices, schools, and courses, a fact sheet is often used together with instructions or forms.
Die Mitarbeiterin händigte allen Teilnehmern ein Merkblatt aus.
The staff member handed out a fact sheet to all the participants.
The topic of a fact sheet is often given with 'zu' and the dative. The pattern is: 'ein Merkblatt zu einem Thema' (a fact sheet on a topic).
Auf der Internetseite finden Sie ein Merkblatt zu den neuen Datenschutzregeln.
You can find a fact sheet on the new data protection regulations on the website.
