das Laufwerk
Translation
drive, disk drive
Examples
Mein Computer hat ein schnelles Laufwerk.
My computer has a fast drive.
Bitte legen Sie die CD in das Laufwerk ein.
Please insert the CD into the drive.
Grammar Patterns
((das Laufwerk)) the drive. The drive is reading the data.
Similar Words
die Festplatte (hard drive), der Speicher (storage)
Etymology
From 'laufen' (to run, to operate) + 'Werk' (work, mechanism). An operating mechanism.
Memory Tips
Think of a mechanism that 'runs' a disk or data. 'Lauf' means run, 'Werk' means work/plant.