Arkibo
The English verb 'archive' is translated into Tagalog as Arkibo.
Arkibo is used to describe the action of transferring less used or obsolete data, files or documents to a storage medium for long-term storage.
Meaning: to transfer (less used or obsolete data, files, etc.) to a storage medium for long-term storage (verb)
When do people say it?
In more formal contexts, when referring specifically to the physical location where historical documents are stored, you might use the phrase Lokasyon ng mga Nakaraang Dokumento.
Did you know?
- In a casual office setting, Filipinos often use 'Taglish' and simply say 'i-archive' by adding a Tagalog prefix to the English verb 'archive'.
- Tagalog speakers may use the word baul, meaning 'chest' or 'trunk', as a metaphor for a personal archive of family heirlooms and secrets.
- The word Arkibo is a loanword from the Spanish 'archivo', reflecting the centuries of colonial influence on the Tagalog administrative and legal vocabulary.
Examples in context
- Arkibo mo na ang mga lumang file.Archive those old files now.
- Kailangan nating i-arkibo ang mga dokumentong ito.We need to archive these documents.
- I-arkibo mo ang mga email sa isang folder.Archive the emails into a folder.
Example conversation
In an office, a supervisor gives instructions to an employee.
- JasmineMark, i-arkibo mo na ang mga lumang report.Mark, archive the old reports now.
- MarkSige po, Jasmine. Saan ko ito ilalagay?Okay, Jasmine. Where should I put them?
- JasmineI-arkibo mo sila sa cloud storage.Archive them in the cloud storage.
- MarkNaiintindihan ko po.I understand.
