das Verzeichnis
Translation
directories, lists, indexes, registers
Examples
Die öffentlichen Verzeichnisse sind online.
The public directories are online.
Er hat alle Verzeichnisse gelöscht.
He deleted all the directories.
Grammar Patterns
a directory/list ((of sth.)) a directory of all employees is available.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Liste (list), Register (register), Index (index)
Etymology
From the prefix `ver-` and the verb `zeichnen` (to draw, to sign). It literally means something that has been listed or drawn out.
Memory Tips
Think of a computer 'directory'. The contents are 'drawn' out in a list for you to see.