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"Paper" in German: Papier
das Papier
Paper in German is das Papier. Say Hast du Papier? for a sheet. Altpapier is recycling paper waste.
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How to pronounce Papier
Say it
pa-PEER
/paˈpiːɐ/
pa-PEER. Soft final ie like ee. Stress on -pier.
"Paper" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Papier | the paper Material or sheet. | Material or sheet. |
| auf Papier | on paper Writing / printing. | Writing / printing. |
| ein Blatt Papier | a sheet of paper Counting sheets. | Counting sheets. |
| das Altpapier | waste paper / recycling Bins. | Bins. |
How to use Papier in real life
- 1Printer
Der Drucker braucht neues Papier.
The printer needs new paper.
Neues Papier.
- 2Note
Schreib das auf Papier, nicht nur digital.
Write that on paper, not only digitally.
Auf Papier.
- 3Office
Kannst du mir ein Blatt Papier geben?
Can you give me a sheet of paper?
Blatt Papier.
Mistakes English speakers make with Papier
Incorrect: die Papier
Correct: das Papier
Papier is neuter: das Papier.
Incorrect: eine Paper
Correct: ein Blatt Papier / das Papier
Use Papier.
Good to know
Altpapier goes in a blue or designated bin depending on the city. Forms still ask for Unterschrift auf Papier even when apps exist.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Running out of printer paper
ChatPal
Haben wir noch Papier für den Drucker?
Do we still have paper for the printer?
You
Nur wenig. Das Papier ist fast alle.
Only a little. The paper is almost gone.
ChatPal
Ich hole einen Packen Papier aus dem Keller.
I'll get a pack of paper from the basement.
You
Danke. Dann drucke ich den Vertrag.
Thanks. Then I'll print the contract.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Paper" in German
How do you say paper?
Das Papier.
A sheet of paper?
Ein Blatt Papier.
Gender?
Neuter: das Papier.
Recycling paper?
Altpapier.
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