speichern

Meaning (in English)

speichern means to store / save something so it can be used later.

Common uses:

• Digital context: to save a file, document, photo, or settings (e.g., saving to a computer or cloud).
• General context: to store or stockpile something, such as energy, heat, data, or supplies.

Multiple meanings

1. To save (data/files)
   • eine Datei speichern = to save a file
2. To store / accumulate / retain (resources, energy, etc.)
   • Energie speichern = to store energy
   • Wasser speichern = to retain/store water

Word parts

• speicher- relates to a Speicher (a storage place/device, memory, reservoir).
• -n is the typical infinitive verb ending.

Related noun:

• der Speicher = storage, memory, warehouse/attic (depending on context)

German synonyms (depending on context)

• sichern (save/secure; often used for backups or ensuring data is kept)
• abspeichern (save; explicitly “save to storage,” common in computing)
• aufbewahren (keep/store, more general and physical)
• lagern (store/warehouse, more physical/industrial)
• aufzeichnen (record; sometimes used for saving information, but more “recording” than “storing”)

German antonyms (if applicable)

• löschen (delete)
• entfernen (remove)
• verwerfen (discard/reject; e.g., changes)
• leeren (empty; e.g., memory/cache)
• verbrauchen (consume; opposite of storing resources)