das Archiv
Translation
archive, record office
Examples
Die Dokumente liegen in den Archiven.
The documents are in the archives.
Grammar Patterns
in+dat to be in a place The documents are in the archives.
Similar Words
Synonyms: collection, records; Antonyms: -
Etymology
From Latin 'archivum', from Greek 'arkheion' (public office). Related to 'archon' (ruler).
Memory Tips
Sounds almost identical to the English 'archive'. Remember it's a neuter noun in German: 'das Archiv'.