die Akte
Translation
file, record, document, dossier
Examples
Der Anwalt studiert die Akte des Falls.
The lawyer is studying the case file.
Bitte legen Sie das Dokument in die Akte.
Please put the document in the file.
Grammar Patterns
to read ((sth.)) The detective is reading the file.
to put ((sth.)) ((in sth.)) Put that in the file.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unterlage (document), Dokument (document), Dossier (dossier)
Etymology
From Latin 'acta' (public records, plural of actum).
Memory Tips
Don't confuse 'die Akte' (file) with 'der Akt' (act/nude). Think of 'acts' being recorded in a file.