speichern
Translation
to save, to store, to record
Examples
Er speichert das Dokument.
He saves the document.
Die Daten werden auf der Festplatte gespeichert.
The data is stored on the hard drive.
Vergiss nicht, dein Spiel zu speichern.
Don't forget to save your game.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to save sth. He saves the file.
((sth.)) ((on sth.)) to save sth. on sth. He saves the file on the USB stick.
Similar Words
sichern (to back up), aufbewahren (to store), aufzeichnen (to record)
Etymology
Comes from the noun 'der Speicher' (granary, storehouse, memory). It means to put something into storage.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'spare' a 'chain' ('-chern') of data by saving it. A bit of a stretch, but it can help!