der Hefter
Translation
stapler, file, folder, binder
Examples
Kannst du mir den Hefter geben?
Can you give me the stapler?
Ich lege die Dokumente in den Hefter.
I'm putting the documents in the folder.
Grammar Patterns
to give ((sb.)) ((sth.)) Kannst du mir den Hefter geben?
to put ((sth.)) in ((sth.)) Ich lege die Dokumente in den Hefter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tacker (stapler), Ordner (binder)
Etymology
From the verb 'heften' (to fasten, attach) + the '-er' suffix for a tool or agent.
Memory Tips
Think of 'hefting' papers together with a stapler or into a folder. It's a tool for 'heften'.