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das Template, die Templates
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template
A pre-made format, layout, or pattern that serves as the basis for documents, websites, emails, or other digital content, so that the design does not have to be created from scratch every time.
Für meinen Lebenslauf habe ich ein professionelles Template aus dem Internet heruntergeladen.
For my résumé, I downloaded a professional template from the internet.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Templates |
| genitive | des Templates |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Template | die Templates |
| accusative | das Template | die Templates |
| dative | dem Template | den Templates |
| genitive | des Templates | der Templates |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Template' is an English loanword (Anglicism). It is used mainly in the digital world, in design, and in office settings, so in a rather modern, technical context.
Unsere Marketingabteilung nutzt für alle Präsentationen das gleiche Template.
Our marketing department uses the same template for all presentations.
Although it is a foreign word, 'Template' is used like a normal neuter noun in German. It needs an article and is declined according to case.
Der Chef war mit dem neuen Template für die Rechnungen nicht zufrieden.
The boss was not satisfied with the new template for the invoices.
Common verbs used with 'Template' are 'verwenden' (to use), 'benutzen' (to use), 'erstellen' (to create), 'anpassen' (to adapt/customize), and 'herunterladen' (to download). The preposition 'für' (for) is often used to describe what the template is intended for.
Ich muss noch ein Template für den Newsletter erstellen.
I still need to create a template for the newsletter.
Kannst du mir das Template für die Präsentation schicken?
Can you send me the template for the presentation?
template / assist
Both words refer to a pre-made basis for similar content. „Vorlage“ is the general German term for a model or sample document and can also be used outside digital contexts. „Template“ specifically refers to a format template for digital documents, websites, or emails.
Für die neue Webseite wählte ich ein Template mit einem fertigen Design.
I chose a template with a ready-made design for the new website.
Für den Brief an die Kunden benutzte ich eine Vorlage mit dem fertigen Briefkopf.
I used a template with the finished letterhead for the letter to the customers.
