German word

Verzeichnis

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈtsaɪ̯çnɪs/

Meaning

  • neuter noundirectory

Example

Das Verzeichnis enthält alle Dateien.

The directory contains all the files.

Illustration for Verzeichnis (directory)

More examples

Das Verzeichnis hilft beim schnellen Zugriff auf Dokumente.

The directory helps with quick access to documents.

Core concept

An organized index gathers references, entries, or files so their contents can be surveyed or located.

Common phrases

  • ein Verzeichnis anlegen

    create a directory

  • das Verzeichnis aktualisieren

    update the directory

Similar words

Ordner: A computer folder used to group and store files.
Liste: An ordered list of items or entries.
Index: A reference list showing where topics or terms appear in a book or source.
Katalog: A classified catalogue of products or reference materials.

Definition in German

Ein Verzeichnis ist eine systematisch geordnete Liste von Einträgen zum Nachschlagen oder zur Übersicht.

Word origin

The noun developed from German verzeichnen, 'to record,' and the suffix -nis, which forms nouns for results or documented things.

Usage tips

  • In computing, Verzeichnis means a directory, while Ordner often names the folder used to represent or contain it.

Other meanings

  • listnoun
  • indexnoun

Opposites

  • Unübersichtlichkeitlack of claritynoun
  • Unordnungdisordernoun

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