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archive
German → American English
American English
archive
A collection or repository of documents, records, or historical materials; in German usually **Archiv**.
Das Archiv enthält wichtige historische Dokumente.Use **das Archive** only if you mean a specific archive in English loanword context; in normal German, **das Archiv** is the standard word for an archive or repository.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “archive” mean in German?
In German, the standard word is **das Archiv**, meaning an archive or repository. The English-looking form **archive** is uncommon and usually appears in technical or borrowed contexts.
Is “archive” the same as “Archiv”?
Usually, yes in meaning, but **Archiv** is the correct and natural German word. Use **archive** only in special borrowed usage.
How do you say “to archive” in German?
The verb is **archivieren**.