English–German

“retrieve” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapˌʁuːfən/

Example

Das Programm ruft die Daten ab.

The program retrieves the data.

Illustration for abrufen (retrieve)

How to say “retrieve” in German

“Retrieve” in German is abrufen.

A user reaching into a remote store and bringing selected information into the current workspace.

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

Example sentences with abrufen

Unterwegs kann ich meine E-Mails abrufen.

While on the go, I can retrieve my emails.

Tips for using abrufen

  • In technical contexts, "abrufen" often refers to obtaining available data or messages, while "herunterladen" specifically emphasizes downloading files.

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