das Landesarchiv
Translation
state archive, provincial archive
Examples
Das Landesarchiv bewahrt historische Dokumente auf.
The state archive preserves historical documents.
Grammar Patterns
in the state archive to find sth. You can find old documents in the state archive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Staatsarchiv (state archive)
Etymology
Composed of 'Land' (state/province) and 'Archiv' (archive). It literally means 'state archive'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'archive of the land' (state). This is where a German state keeps its official records.