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How do you say "document" in German?
das Dokument
In German, "document" is das Dokument.
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Pronunciation
dock-oo-MENT. Dokument has stress on the final syllable.
Grammar notes
Das Dokument is neuter. Plural is Dokumente. It is a loanword from Latin used in German.
Example sentence
Das Dokument ist wichtig.
The document is important.
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How to remember das Dokument
Dokument sounds like English 'document'. It's an important written proof or record.
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Questions about das Dokument
How do you say "document" in German?
In German, "document" is das Dokument. It is a noun.
Is das Dokument masculine or feminine?
Das Dokument is neuter. Plural is Dokumente. It is a loanword from Latin used in German.
How is das Dokument used in a sentence?
Use das Dokument as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Dokument ist wichtig. (The document is important.).
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