German word

Archiv

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁˈçiːf/

Meaning

  • neuter nounarchive

Example

Das Archiv bewahrt historische Dokumente auf.

The archive preserves historical documents.

Illustration for Archiv (archive)

More examples

Gibt es im Archiv einen Lesesaal?

Does the archive have a reading room?

Core concept

Shelves and catalogues hold official and historical records so they remain available for later reference.

Common phrases

  • zum Archiv gehen

    go to the archive

  • im Archiv sein

    be in the archive

Similar words

Unterlagen: Documents submitted or kept for a procedure or application.
Dokument: A written or electronic record of official facts or content.
Akte: An official file covering a case or person in administration or law.

Definition in German

Ort oder Institution, die amtliche und historische Dokumente systematisch sammelt und langfristig aufbewahrt.

Word origin

German Archiv comes through Latin archivum from Greek arkheion, a public building where official records were kept.

Usage tips

  • Archiv is neuter, with the plural Archive, and its initial capital letter marks it as a German noun.

Other meanings

  • records officenoun

Related words

  • archivierenarchiveverb
  • Archivararchivistnoun

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