herunter|laden
Translation
to download
Examples
Ich muss die Datei herunterladen.
I have to download the file.
Er lädt gerade ein Spiel herunter.
He is currently downloading a game.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) herunterladen to download (sth.) I am downloading the app.
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) herunterladen to download (sth.) from (sth.) He is downloading music from the website.
Similar Words
Synonyms: runterladen, downloaden; Antonyms: hochladen (to upload)
Etymology
From 'herunter-' (down) + 'laden' (to load). Literally 'to load down'.
Memory Tips
Think of the action of 'loading' something 'down' from a server to your personal computer.