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der Papierkram

B2

paperwork (wenig benutzt)

English meaning
paperwork (wenig benutzt)
Gender
der — masculine
Vocabulary package
Paperwork & Forms

Papierkram in a sentence

Der Papierkram bei der Bewerbung ist nervig.

The paperwork for the application is annoying.

Declension of der Papierkram

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Papierkram
Accusativeden Papierkram
Dativedem Papierkram
Genitivedes Papierkrams

Word family

der Papierkram is built from das Papier (paper). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Where Papierkram comes from

Determinativkompositum aus Papier und Kram

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Questions about Papierkram

Is it der, die or das Papierkram?

It is der Papierkram — Papierkram is masculine.

What is the genitive of Papierkram?

The genitive singular is des Papierkrams.

What does Papierkram mean in English?

der Papierkram means "paperwork (wenig benutzt)". For example: "Der Papierkram bei der Bewerbung ist nervig." — "The paperwork for the application is annoying."

What level is Papierkram in German?

Papierkram is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the paperwork & forms vocabulary.

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