Folder - translation, pronunciation and examples
folder
holder for documents
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Dokumentenmappe
Dateiordner
Papiermappe
Ordneretikett
Ordnerregister
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general term for an item used to hold paper documents
a folder that expands (concertina-style) to hold many documents; useful for receipts or many papers
a folding, concertina-style file with multiple pockets (accordion-like)
ambiguous: can mean a document (digital) or a packet of documents; not always a physical folder
a ring binder for punched papers; more rigid and structured than a simple folder
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folder belongs to the topic "In the Office, Documents and Paperwork, Finance and Banking Documents, Healthcare and Insurance Documents, Housing and Utilities Documents, Security and Background Checks, Travel and Immigration Documents, Employment and HR Documents, Taxes and Government Forms, Legal Agreements and Compliance, Education and Credentials, Business and Invoicing Documents, Shipping and Customs Documents, Identity and Personal Details, Application Status and Appointments, Digital Files and Office Admin, Programming". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
folder synonyms
What's the difference between folder / expanding file / accordion file / file / binder / portfolio
general term for an item used to hold paper documents
Put the documents in the folder.
Положи документы в папку.
a folder that expands (concertina-style) to hold many documents; useful for receipts or many papers
Keep your receipts in an expanding file by month.
Храни квитанции в расширяющемся файле по месяцам.
a folding, concertina-style file with multiple pockets (accordion-like)
I keep warranties in an accordion file.
Я храню гарантии в папке-гармошке.
ambiguous: can mean a document (digital) or a packet of documents; not always a physical folder
Save the file in the folder.
Сохрани файл в папке.
a ring binder for punched papers; more rigid and structured than a simple folder
Put the printed reports in the binder.
Положи распечатанные отчёты в папку-регистратор.
used for presenting documents or samples of work; can be professional or artistic
She brought her portfolio of designs to the meeting.
Она принесла своё портфолио с работами на встречу.
a thin protective sleeve or pouch for a single document; less structured than a folder
Slip the certificate into a document sleeve before filing.
Вставь сертификат в прозрачный файл перед тем, как положить в папку.
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How to pronounce folder and what this word means
folder translation: папка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce folder
/ˈfəʊldə/
folder translation
папка
folder examples
Create a new folder for the client's invoices.
folder transcription
/ˈfəʊldə/, /ˈfoʊldɚ/
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folder meaning: what does it mean?
holder for documents
folder pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
folder is pronounced as /ˈfəʊldə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
folder definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Create a new folder for the client's invoices. Translation: Создай новую папку для счетов клиента.
Is folder part of Programming vocabulary?
Yes, folder (папка) can be learned in the Programming topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is folder part of Digital Files and Office Admin vocabulary?
Yes, folder (папка) can be learned in the Digital Files and Office Admin topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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