RAM / memory
der Arbeitsspeicher, die Arbeitsspeicher
Loading your saved state.
RAM / memory
A computer's main memory (also called RAM), where data and programs are temporarily stored while the computer is running.
Für moderne Videospiele benötigt man einen Computer mit mindestens 16 Gigabyte Arbeitsspeicher.
For modern video games, you need a computer with at least 16 gigabytes of RAM.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Arbeitsspeicher |
| genitive | des Arbeitsspeichers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Arbeitsspeicher | die Arbeitsspeicher |
| accusative | den Arbeitsspeicher | die Arbeitsspeicher |
| dative | dem Arbeitsspeicher | den Arbeitsspeichern |
| genitive | des Arbeitsspeichers | der Arbeitsspeicher |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'Arbeit' (work), the linking -s, and 'Speicher' (memory / storage). So it is literally the 'Speicher' (memory) that the computer uses for its current 'Arbeit' (work).
Wenn der Arbeitsspeicher voll ist, wird der Computer langsam.
When the RAM is full, the computer becomes slow.
Common verbs in connection with 'Arbeitsspeicher' (RAM) are 'aufrüsten' (to upgrade), 'erweitern' (to expand), or 'benötigen' (to need). Its size is usually given in 'Gigabyte' (gigabytes).
Ich muss dringend meinen Arbeitsspeicher erweitern, um die neuen Programme nutzen zu können.
I urgently need to expand my RAM so I can use the new programs.
This is a technical term from computer technology. In everyday language and also in technical language, the English abbreviation 'RAM' (Random Access Memory) is used very often.
Wie viel RAM hat dein neuer Laptop?
How much RAM does your new laptop have?
