English

Noun

folder ‎(plural folders)

A typical icon of a folder (2)

1. An organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet.

   I keep all my schoolwork in a yellow folder.

2. (computing) A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other folders may be stored. The files and subfolders in a folder are usually related.

   My essays are in the folder named "Essays"

3. A machine or person that folds things.

Synonyms

• (virtual container in file system): directory

Translations

Anagrams

• refold
• rolfed

Danish

Noun

folder c

1. plural indefinite of folde

Verb

folder

1. present tense of folde

Dutch

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: fol‧der

Etymology

Borrowing from English folder

Noun

folder m ‎(plural folders, diminutive foldertje n)

1. (folded) leaflet with information of advertising

Derived terms

• aanbiedingsfolder
• reclamefolder

Polish

Etymology

From English folder

Pronunciation

Noun

folder m inan

1. (computing) folder

Declension

Synonyms

• katalog

Portuguese

Alternative forms

• fôlder

Noun

folder m (plural folders or folderes (rare))

1. (Brazil) leaflet (small piece of paper with information)

Synonyms

• panfleto