Datei - Der Die Das
The correct article for Datei is "die".
English translation: data file
How to remember it?
To easily and effectively remember the article for a specific word, you can use a few techniques. Associate the word with a color and visualize the noun in that color. Audio hints also help - hearing the word in a masculine, feminine, or neutral voice can reinforce the correct article. Additionally, German has specific rules and patterns that can help you guess the article without memorizing it outright. Below are some tips specifically chosen for the word Datei.
Colors
Pick a color for each gender: blue for masculine nouns (der), red for feminine nouns (die), and green for neuter nouns (das).
Audio
This hint activates your sense of hearing. In Artikel Meister, each word is accompanied by a recording in a masculine voice (der), feminine voice (die), or a child’s voice (das). Engaging an additional sense helps you remember the correct article more effectively.
Listen to the word in a feminine voice.
It's a hint for feminine words (die)
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Rules
There are various rules to help you guess the article of a word without memorizing it. For a general overview, check them out here: Rules. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find a specific rule to determine the article for this example. For such cases, it’s best to learn the article by heart. We hope the other hints are still helpful!
Practical Examples and Usage
Discover how to use die Datei effectively in context.
Plural Form
The plural form of die Datei is die Dateien.
Declension Table for All Grammar Cases
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Datei | die Dateien |
| Accusative | die Datei | die Dateien |
| Dative | der Datei | den Dateien |
| Genitive | der Datei | der Dateien |
Example Sentences
- Ich werde die Datei speichern. (I will save the file.)
- Die Dateien sind auf dem Desktop. (The files are on the desktop.)
- Ich habe ein Problem mit dieser Datei. (I have a problem with this file.)
Want to Learn More?
Explore our course that teaches you the articles of the 1000 most common German nouns! Like in this example, each word comes with special hints: colors, icons, audio, and rules. Go through it, and you'll never struggle with der, die, das again!
Check out more about our method in the documentation: Memory Tools.