This is the 1457th most frequent German word.
papier
Paper.
Here, 'Papier' is used to refer to the general material needed for printing, emphasizing its functional application.
Ich brauche frisches Papier für meinen Drucker.
I need fresh paper for my printer.
In this sentence, 'Papier' is metaphorically used to denote formal documentation or conceptual representation.
Diese Idee sieht gut auf dem Papier aus.
This idea looks good on paper.
Here, 'Papier' is utilized to signify the recyclable material typically associated with waste paper products.