das Format
Translation
format, size
Examples
In welchem Format soll ich die Datei speichern?
In which format should I save the file?
Das Buch hat ein handliches Format.
The book has a handy format.
Grammar Patterns
to have a format The document has the wrong format.
to save sth. in a format Please save the file in PDF format.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Größe (size), Art (type), Form (shape)
Etymology
From Latin 'formatus' (formed), past participle of 'formare' (to form). It's a cognate of English 'format'.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'format', used for file formats (PDF, DOC) and the size/shape of things like books.