German noun
die Unterlage
Quick answer
The correct German article for Unterlage is die, so you say die Unterlage. The plural form is die Unterlagen. In English, it usually means underlay, pad, document.
Meaning and usage
die Unterlage is a German noun that usually means underlay, pad, document in English. It is considered very common in the current noun dataset. The plural form is die Unterlagen. Because this noun can map to multiple English glosses, it helps to remember it with related words and example contexts.
Learner note
Memorize this noun as die Unterlage, and pair it with the plural die Unterlagen so the singular and plural stay connected in memory.
Related German nouns
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FAQ
What is the article for Unterlage?
The correct article is die, so the full noun is die Unterlage.
What is the plural of Unterlage?
The plural form is die Unterlagen.
What does Unterlage mean in English?
Unterlage usually means underlay, pad, document in English.