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The process by which data such as programs, music, or documents is copied from the internet or another network onto your own computer or another device.
Der Download der Software dauert nur wenige Minuten.
The download of the software takes only a few minutes.
download
A file that is available to be downloaded or has already been downloaded.
Nachdem ich das Programm gekauft hatte, fand ich den Download in meinem E-Mail-Postfach.
After I bought the program, I found the download in my email inbox.
The word 'Download' comes from English and literally means 'herunterladen' (to download). In German, it is used as a masculine noun (der Download).
Der Download der neuen App ist kostenlos.
The download of the new app is free.
When 'Download' (download) describes the process, it is often used with verbs like 'starten' (to start), 'abschließen' (to complete), or 'abbrechen' (to cancel). Phrases like 'der Download läuft' (the download is running) or 'der Download dauert' (the download takes time) are also typical.
Wenn die Internetverbindung schlecht ist, kann der Download lange dauern.
If the internet connection is poor, the download can take a long time.
When 'Download' (download) refers to the file itself, you use verbs like 'öffnen' (to open), 'speichern' (to save), 'löschen' (to delete), or 'finden' (to find). The file often appears as the accusative object in the sentence.
Den Download findest du im Ordner „Downloads“ auf deinem Computer.
You’ll find the download in the 'Downloads' folder on your computer.
export
Both words can refer to a file that comes from a program and ends up on your own device. Export describes saving the data from the program in a suitable format, while download describes transferring it to the device. You export the file first, and then you can download it.
Der Download der zuvor exportierten CSV-Datei dauert nur wenige Sekunden.
Downloading the previously exported CSV file takes only a few seconds.
Der Export der Tabelle als CSV-Datei ermöglicht die weitere Bearbeitung in einem anderen Programm.
Exporting the table as a CSV file makes it possible to edit it further in another program.
