die Unterlagen
Translation
documents, papers, records, documentation
Examples
Bitte reichen Sie die Unterlagen ein.
Please submit the documents.
Ich habe alle Unterlagen für das Projekt.
I have all the papers for the project.
Grammar Patterns
the documents ((for sth.)) I need the documents for the meeting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Dokumente, die Akten, die Papiere
Etymology
From 'unter' (under) + 'Lage' (position, layer). Literally 'things that lie under', meaning the basis or foundation for something.
Memory Tips
Picture laying your important documents ('Unterlagen') under your hand on a desk; they are the underlying basis for your work.