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Dateiname

filename

noun da-TAY-na-me Rare
Communication Technology

Usage Note

Dateiname is the name assigned to a file, including its extension (e.g. bericht.pdf). Den Dateinamen ändern (rename the file) is a basic file management action. Operating systems often restrict which characters are allowed in a Dateiname.

Examples

"Achte darauf, einen sinnvollen Dateinamen zu wählen."

Natural Translation

Make sure to choose a meaningful filename.

Literal Translation

Pay attention that, a meaningful filename to choose.

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