How to Say ‘Open the file.’ in German
Öffne die Datei.
UHF-nuh dee dah-TIE
[UHF-nuh dee dah-TIE]
💬 Usage Tip: This is a [du] command: [Öffne die Datei.] For formal instructions, German uses [Öffnen Sie die Datei.]
Phrase Breakdown
Öffne
[UHF-nuh]
open
Command form telling someone to open something.
Öffne die Datei jetzt bitte.
Open the file now, please.
Die Datei
dee dah-TIE
the file
Refers to a digital or physical file, depending on context.
Die Datei ist gespeichert.
The file is saved.
Words in this phrase
die
[dee]
the
Feminine singular article used before 'Datei'.
Öffne die Datei auf deinem Bildschirm.
Open the file on your screen.
Datei
[dah-TIE]
file
A digital file or document.
Öffne die Datei mit einem Doppelklick.
Open the file with a double-click.
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