How do you say "Please send the files." in German?

"Please send the files." in German is "Bitte schick die Dateien.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘Please send the files.’ in German

Q: What does "Bitte schick die Dateien." mean in English?

"Bitte schick die Dateien." means "Please send the files." in English. Usage tip: Schick is the informal command from schicken = to send. Die Dateien means the files; Datei is feminine. Very common in post-production and client communication.

Bitte schick die Dateien.

BIT-tuh shik dee dah-TIE-en

[BIT-tuh shik dee dah-TIE-en]

💬 Usage Tip: Schick is the informal command from schicken = to send. Die Dateien means the files; Datei is feminine. Very common in post-production and client communication.

🇩🇪 In Germany: In Germany, people often prefer structured file delivery: clear filenames, folders, and versions. Chaos in a shared drive is the true horror genre.

Phrase Breakdown

Bitte

[BIT-tuh]

please

polite word used in requests and instructions

Example

Bitte schick die Dateien. Der Schnitt beginnt heute.

Please send the files. The editing starts today.

schick

[shik]

send

imperative form asking someone to send something

Example

Bitte schick die Dateien. Ich brauche sie für den Export.

Please send the files. I need them for the export.

die

[dee]

the

definite article for plural nouns here

Example

Bitte schick die Dateien. Die liegen noch auf deiner Festplatte.

Please send the files. They are still on your hard drive.

Dateien

[dah-TIE-en]

files

digital files such as photos, videos, or audio recordings

Example

Bitte schick die Dateien. Die Dateien sind für den Kunden bestimmt.

Please send the files. The files are intended for the client.

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