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Index

index

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Meaning of Index

an alphabetical list of names or topics in a book

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German/ˈɪndɛks/
Russian transcription[ʊkɐˈzatʲɪlʲ]
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Index with Russian translation

Index usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

В указателе я быстро нахожу это слово.

Im Index finde ich das Wort schnell.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Указатель находится в конце книги.

Der Index steht am Ende des Buches.

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Index belongs to the topic "Top 2500, Programming". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Index synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Index / Sachverzeichnis / Stichwortverzeichnis / Register / Indexzahl / Kennzahl

S
🇩🇪German
Sachverzeichnis

An index of subjects and concepts in a book; usually refers to a subject index at the end of a book.

B2Often
S
🇩🇪German
Stichwortverzeichnis

A keyword index; emphasizes searching by individual terms or headings.

B2Often
R
🇩🇪German
Register

A general term for an index or list; it can be broader than just a book index.

B2Very Often
I
🇩🇪German
Indexzahl

An index number; this is a numerical value, not a book index.

B2Rarely
K
🇩🇪German
Kennzahl

A metric or key figure; it does not mean a book index.

B2Very Often
M
🇩🇪German
Maßstab

A scale or standard of measurement; in a book context it is not an index.

B2Often
A
🇩🇪German
Alphabetisches Verzeichnis

An alphabetical list; very close to 'index' but more descriptive and general.

B2Often
V
🇩🇪German
Verzeichnis am Buchende

A functional description: an index at the end of a book; not a common standalone term.

B2Very Rarely
S
🇩🇪German
Stichwörter nach Reihenfolge

A descriptive phrase for terms arranged in order; it does not sound like a standard name for an index.

B2Very Rarely
D
🇩🇪German
dient dem schnellen Auffinden

A functional description: it serves quick lookup; this is not the name of the thing, but its purpose.

B2Very Rarely
K
🇩🇪German
keine Seitenzahlen wie im Inhaltsverzeichnis

A comparative description: it highlights the difference from a table of contents, which shows page numbers.

B2Very Rarely
N
🇩🇪German
Namensverzeichnis

A name index; usually a list of people or names, close to a book index but narrower in scope.

B2Often

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How to pronounce Index and what this word means

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how to pronounce Index

/ˈɪndɛks/

Index translation

index

Index examples

В указателе я быстро нахожу это слово.

Index transcription

/ˈɪndɛks/

Questions about this word

Index meaning: what does it mean?

eine alphabetische Liste von Namen oder Themen in einem Buch

Index pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Index is pronounced as /ˈɪndɛks/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Index definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

В указателе я быстро нахожу это слово. Translation: Im Index finde ich das Wort schnell.

Is Index part of Programming vocabulary?

Yes, Index can be learned in the Programming topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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