Aktenordner
English translation: file or ring binder depending on context
| 11:05 Jul 9, 2000 |
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|  Selected response from: Dan McCrosky (X) Local time: 02:43 | |||
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| na | File |
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| na | file folder |
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| na | file or ring binder depending on context |
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| na | Aktenordner |
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File Explanation: Although Aktenordner are technically the two ring binders that Germans keep EVERYTHING in, in most English speaking countries one simply says "file." For whatever reasons, most non-Germans keep their files in a file (folder) in a file cabinet and I would suggest keeping it simple. HTH, Will |
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File Folder Explanation: I have to obtain a file folder from the filing cabinets in the basement. |
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file folder Explanation: Aktenordner, like a Leitz, is a ringed file folder. Oudghiri |
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file or ring binder depending on context Explanation: Just one word of caution, Will's answer is correct but one thing bothers me. Why didn't the person say "Akte" if s/he meant "file"? I talk to Germans all the time on the phone about files and cannot remember anyone saying "Just a moment, I'll get the Aktenordner." They always seem to say "I'll get the Akte." It is also possible that s/he really did want to say "ring binder", possibly even empty. This you may be able to determine from the rest of your context. By the way, there may be a problem with "file folder". To the best of my knowledge an Aktenordner (= ring binder) has rings and an Aktenmappe is a file folder. - HTH - Dan |
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Aktenordner Explanation: Dan is correct. After thinking about it, Aktenordner is a ringed binder. Way to go, Dan. Oudghiri |
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