die Papiere
Meaning and Usage
"Die Papiere" is a plural noun in German, which translates to "papers" or "documents" in English. It refers to official documents, paperwork, or identification papers.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "die Papiere" is the plural form of the singular noun "das Papier," which means "paper" in English. It is a regular plural form in German, formed by adding the "-e" ending to the singular form.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "die Papiere" is similar to the English word "papers" in meaning, referring to official documents or paperwork. Both words are plural forms used to denote multiple documents or sheets of paper.
Cultural Context
In Germany, having your "Papiere" with you is a common expression, referring to carrying your identification documents, such as your ID card or passport, especially when asked for them by authorities.
Example Sentences
- Bitte bringen Sie Ihre Papiere mit, wenn Sie das Land verlassen. (Please bring your papers when leaving the country.)
- Der Polizist bat ihn um seine Papiere. (The police officer asked him for his documents.)
Memory Tips
Associate "die Papiere" with the English word "papers" to remember that it refers to official documents or paperwork in German.
Additional Vocabulary
- das Dokument (singular) - document
- das Formular (singular) - form
- der Ausweis (singular) - ID card
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: Feminine Plural: die Papiere
Conjugation (for verbs)
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