Meaning 1neutral · 90%
A thin material used for writing or wrapping; in the plural, papers or documents.
Natural examples
Das Papier liegt auf dem Tisch.
The paper is on the table.
Kann ich ein Blatt Papier haben?
Can I have a sheet of paper?
Bitte bringen Sie Ihre Papiere mit.
Please bring your documents.
Usage note
Papier is usually uncountable when it means the material. In the plural, Papiere often means documents.
Useful combinations
ein Blatt Papier — a sheet of paperPapier schreiben — to write on paperwichtige Papiere — important documents
Mini-lesson: Papier: material and documents
Papier is neuter. As a material it is usually uncountable; Papiere often means documents.
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