Usage Note
Datei is a computer file, coined from Daten + Kartei. Do not confuse it with Akte (paper file/dossier). Common phrases: Datei öffnen, Datei speichern, Datei löschen.
Examples
"Die Datei lässt sich nicht öffnen."
Natural Translation
The file cannot be opened.
Literal Translation
The file lets itself not open.

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