English–German

“delete” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlœʃn̩/

Example

Ich lösche die Datei.

I delete the file.

Illustration for löschen (delete)

How to say “delete” in German

“Delete” in German is löschen.

A flame, written mark, or digital file vanishes as if wiped away or extinguished.

Full entry for löschen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with löschen

Kannst du das Foto aus dem Album löschen?

Can you delete that photo from the album?

Tips for using löschen

  • Löschen means removing or extinguishing something, whereas ausschalten or ausmachen usually means switching a device or light off.

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