die Papierurkunde
Translation
paper document, paper certificate, hard copy document
Examples
Die Geburtsurkunde ist eine wichtige Papierurkunde.
The birth certificate is an important paper document.
Digitale Signaturen ersetzen oft die Papierurkunde.
Digital signatures often replace the paper document.
Grammar Patterns
to issue a paper document eine Papierurkunde ausstellen The office issues a paper document.
Similar Words
Dokument, Zertifikat, Schriftstück
Etymology
From 'Papier' (paper) and 'Urkunde' (certificate, deed, document). Literally 'paper document'.
Memory Tips
Think of an official 'Urkunde' (document) that is physically printed on 'Papier' (paper), not digital.