German noun
die Datei
Plural: die DateienEnglish: fileA2Very common
Quick answer
The correct German article for Datei is die, so you say die Datei. The plural form is die Dateien. In English, it usually means file.
Meaning and usage
The correct article is die, so you say die Datei. The plural is die Dateien. In English, Datei usually means file.
Learner note
Do not memorize Datei on its own — learn it as die Datei. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Dateien.
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FAQ
What is the article for Datei?
The correct article is die, so the full noun is die Datei.
What is the plural of Datei?
The plural form is die Dateien.
What does Datei mean in English?
Datei usually means file in English.