die Festplatte, -n
hard drive
Ein Gerät im Computer, das Daten dauerhaft speichert und beim Ausschalten nicht löscht.
The German word "Festplatte" is a compound noun made up of "fest" (fixed or solid) and "Platte" (disk or plate). Together, they mean "hard drive" or "hard disk" in English, referring to the data storage hardware in computers. Common terms in German that are similar include "Harddisk," "Speicherplatte" (storage disk), and "HDD" (from the English "Hard Disk Drive").
Difference from Similar Words:
- Harddisk & HDD: These are direct borrowings from English and are often used in tech circles but less formal/traditional in standard German language usage.
- Speicherplatte: This can be a more general term for any kind of storage disk, not necessarily referring to the fixed, traditionally mechanical kind distinct from SSDs.
In essence, "Festplatte" is the more traditional German term specifically describing traditional hard disks as opposed to specifically other types of storage.
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Examples
Die Festplatte ist voll.noun
The hard drive is full.
Meine Festplatte hat viel Speicherplatz.noun
My hard drive has a lot of storage space.
Meine Festplatte benötigt eine Defragmentierung.noun
My hard drive needs defragmenting.
Ich sichere meine Fotos auf einer externen Festplatte.noun
I back up my photos on an external hard drive.
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