das Verzeichnis, -se
directory
Eine geordnete Sammlung von Namen, Dingen oder Informationen, die man leicht durchsuchen kann.
The German word "Verzeichnis" is a noun that means "directory" or "list". It is composed of the prefix "ver-" and the noun "Zeichen", which means "sign" or "mark". "Verzeichnis" commonly refers to a systematic listing or catalog of items, such as names, files, or entries in a database or library.
Similar words in German include "Liste" (list) and "Register" (register).
The difference lies in usage: while "Liste" and "Register" might refer to more basic or informal lists, "Verzeichnis" often denotes a more organized or official collection of information.
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Dieses Verzeichnis enthält alle wichtigen Dokumente.noun
This directory contains all important documents.
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