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An organized list of things, names, or information that makes it easier to find something. This can be a table of contents in a book, an address book, or a folder (directory) on a computer.
Alle verfügbaren Schriftarten sind in diesem Verzeichnis aufgelistet.
All available fonts are listed in this directory.
The word is derived from the verb 'verzeichnen' (to record in writing or list), which means 'schriftlich festhalten' (to record in writing) or 'auflisten' (to list). A 'Verzeichnis' (directory / index) is therefore the result of this process: an organized record of information.
Bitte verzeichnen Sie alle neuen Mitglieder in der Liste.
Please enter all new members in the list.
Common verbs used with 'Verzeichnis' (directory / index) are 'ein Verzeichnis anlegen' (to create a directory/list), 'etwas in ein Verzeichnis aufnehmen' (to include something in a directory/list), or 'in einem Verzeichnis nachschlagen' (to look something up in a directory/index).
Ich muss für meine Kontakte ein neues Verzeichnis anlegen.
I need to create a new directory for my contacts.
The word is used for both digital and analog lists. In a computer context, it refers to a folder (directory); in books, often to the table of contents or index.
Speichere die Datei bitte im richtigen Verzeichnis auf dem Server.
Please save the file in the correct directory on the server.
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'die Liste' and 'das Verzeichnis' both refer to an organized collection of names, things, or information. 'Liste' is the more general and everyday word. You use it, for example, for shopping, tasks, or participants. 'Verzeichnis' sounds more organized and often somewhat more official or technical. It is especially useful for finding something quickly, for example in a book, among addresses, or on a computer. Learners may confuse the words because a 'Verzeichnis' often looks like a list. As a simple guideline: for simple notes, 'Liste' usually fits best; for a search or organization system, 'Verzeichnis' is more likely.
Im Verzeichnis am Anfang des Buches findet man die wichtigsten Kapitel sofort.
In the index at the beginning of the book, you can find the most important chapters right away.
Für den Ausflug schreibt Lena eine Liste mit allen Dingen, die sie einpacken muss.
For the trip, Lena writes a list of all the things she needs to pack.