Dokus

Dokus is a term used in several languages to denote documentary-related content and, less commonly, as a proper name. In German-speaking regions, "Doku" is the standard shorthand for a documentary, while "Dokus" is the informal plural form used when referring to multiple documentary works, programs, or segments. The usage reflects everyday language rather than a formal category, and in catalogs or media guides you may see "Dokus" used to indicate documentary entries without repeating the full term "Dokumentation." Beyond German, cognate forms appear in other languages where the root for documentation or documentary is similarly abbreviated, and the word may appear in titles or descriptions of media projects.

As a proper noun, Dokus occurs as a surname in some communities and can also be found as a place name or brand label in various regions. In those cases, the meaning is not tied to documentary content and depends on local naming conventions.

Because of its brevity and phonetic appeal, Dokus has been adopted by small publishers, video archives, or online platforms seeking a compact label for documentary material. In discussing Dokus, it is important to rely on context to determine whether the reference is to a generic concept of documentary content or to a specific, named entity.

See also Doku, Dokumentation, documentary.