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German word
Laufwerk
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlaʊ̯fˌvɛɐ̯k/
Meaning
- neuter noundrive
Example
Das Laufwerk ist voll.
The drive is full.
More examples
Das interne Laufwerk enthält das Betriebssystem.
The internal drive contains the operating system.
Core concept
A physical reader or software-defined container that presents stored data as one usable unit.
Common phrases
internes Laufwerk
internal drive
Laufwerk partitionieren
partition a drive
Laufwerk anschließen
connect a drive
Similar words
Festplatte: A physical storage device that keeps data on magnetic disks or flash memory.
Datenträger: A medium used to record, carry, or store data.
Partition: A logical section of one physical storage device used as a separate area.
Volume: An operating-system storage area identified by a mount point or drive letter.
Definition in German
Bezeichnung für eine Einheit, die ein Speichermedium physisch oder logisch zugänglich macht.
Word origin
Laufwerk is formed from laufen ('to run') and Werk ('device'), reflecting a mechanism that makes moving parts operate and a computer drive that gives access to data.
Usage tips
- Laufwerk names the drive or access unit, not necessarily the medium itself; a hard disk is usually called a Festplatte.
Related words
- Laufwerkspartitiondrive partitionnoun
- Laufwerksbuchstabedrive letternoun
- Laufwerkseinstellungendrive settingsnoun