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To copy data, such as a file, program, or video, from the internet or a network onto your own computer or another device. It is a separable verb.
Ich lade mir gerade den neuen Film runter.
I'm downloading the new film right now.
'Runterladen' (to download) is a separable verb. In a main clause, the prefix 'runter' goes at the end of the sentence. In subordinate clauses or in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together, with 'zu' inserted between the parts.
Ich lade mir schnell die App runter.
I'll quickly download the app.
The verb is made up of the short form 'runter' (from 'herunter', down) and 'laden' (to load). Literally, it means to load something from a distant place such as the internet 'down' onto your own device.
Kannst du mir die Fotos von der Party runterladen?
Can you download the photos from the party for me?
'Runterladen' (to download) is the common form in everyday and colloquial language. In more formal or written contexts, the full form 'herunterladen' is often used.
Lass uns den neuen Song runterladen!
Let's download the new song!
'Runterladen' (to download) is usually used with digital content. Typical combinations are: eine App runterladen (to download an app), einen Film runterladen (to download a film), Musik runterladen (to download music), or ein Update runterladen (to download an update).
Für die Reise habe ich mir ein paar Hörbücher runtergeladen.
I downloaded a few audiobooks for the trip.
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Herunterladen and runterladen refer to the same process: data is copied from a network onto your own device. Herunterladen is the neutral standard-language form and is suitable, for example, in instructions. Runterladen is colloquial and is especially suitable in casual conversations.
Tom sagt zu Mia, dass sie die Datei schnell runterladen soll.
Tom tells Mia that she should download the file quickly.
In der Anleitung steht, dass Sie die Datei herunterladen sollen.
The instructions say that you should download the file.
