Archivieren
Example: Wir müssen die alten Dokumente sorgfältig archivieren.
Definition
"Archivieren" means to systematically store and organize documents or data so they can be preserved and accessed later. It involves arranging materials in a way that protects their integrity and facilitates easy retrieval when needed.
Etymology
The word "archivieren" comes from the Latin 'archivum,' meaning a public record or office. It entered German through French 'archive.' Did you know? The concept dates back to ancient times when important records were kept in special places to safeguard history.
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"Archivieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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