Verzeichnis

directory, folder

noun fer-TSYKH-nis Rare

Also means

index, register

Usage Note

Verzeichnis in computing means a directory (folder) in the file system. Outside computing it means an index or register (e.g. Telefonverzeichnis). In command-line contexts, Verzeichnis wechseln (change directory) is standard.

Examples

"Alle Bilder befinden sich im selben Verzeichnis."

Natural Translation

All images are located in the same directory.

Literal Translation

All images are found in the same directory.

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