das Verzeichnis
Translation
directories, lists, indexes, registers
Examples
Die Dateien sind in verschiedenen Verzeichnissen.
The files are in different directories.
Ich suche in allen Verzeichnissen nach der Datei.
I am searching for the file in all directories.
Grammar Patterns
to search/find ((in sth.dat)) I am searching in these directories. Ich suche in diesen Verzeichnissen.
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
This is the dative plural form, often used with prepositions like `in den Verzeichnissen` (in the directories).