The idea
In this set, “das Hochformat” (portrait format), “das Querformat” (landscape format), “der Seitenrand” (page margin), “der Zeilenabstand” (line spacing), “der Seitenumbruch” (page break), “die Kopfzeile” (header) are taught in one sense each. Learn each noun with its article and the meaning used in this task. The plural column shows a useful plural for that sense; a dash marks a mass noun, nominalized action or form without an ordinary count plural here. Some words have additional meanings outside this scene.
| German term | Plural in this use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| das Hochformat | die Hochformate | portrait format |
| das Querformat | die Querformate | landscape format |
| der Seitenrand | die Seitenränder | page margin |
| der Zeilenabstand | die Zeilenabstände | line spacing |
| der Seitenumbruch | die Seitenumbrüche | page break |
| die Kopfzeile | die Kopfzeilen | header |
Examples
- Das Hochformat lässt neben der Tabelle wenig Platz.Portrait format leaves little space beside the table.
- Für diese breite Übersicht wurde Querformat gewählt.Landscape format was chosen for this wide overview.
- Der Seitenrand ist links breiter als rechts.The page margin is wider on the left than on the right.
- Der Zeilenabstand macht die Notizen besser lesbar.The line spacing makes the notes easier to read.
- Der Seitenumbruch steht mitten in einer Tabellenzeile.The page break is in the middle of a table row.
- In der Kopfzeile fehlt das aktuelle Versionsdatum.The current version date is missing from the header.
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Watch out
Do not use “das Hochformat” and “das Querformat” as interchangeable labels: here they mean portrait format and landscape format. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
Try it yourself
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „portrait format“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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das Hochformat
das Hochformat means portrait format in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „das Querformat“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Querformate
die Querformate. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: The page break is in the middle of a table row.
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Der Seitenumbruch steht mitten in einer Tabellenzeile.
Der Seitenumbruch steht mitten in einer Tabellenzeile. — The page break is in the middle of a table row. This example places the word in a complete practical statement or question.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „portrait format“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „das Querformat“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: The page break is in the middle of a table row.
Der Seitenumbruch steht mitten in einer Tabellenzeile.
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe one real situation with paper formats and document layout in three German sentences, using “das Hochformat”, “das Querformat” and “der Seitenrand” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Hochformate”).