der Datenträger
Translation
data carrier, storage medium
Examples
Speichern Sie es auf einem externen Datenträger.
Save it on an external storage medium.
CDs und USB-Sticks sind Datenträger.
CDs and USB sticks are data carriers.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) on a data carrier to save (sth.) on a data carrier Save the file on a data carrier.
Similar Words
Speichermedium, storage medium, Medium, medium
Etymology
Composed of 'Daten' (data) and 'Träger' (carrier), from the verb 'tragen' (to carry). Literally a 'data carrier'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that physically 'carries' data, like a USB stick or a CD.