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Hochladen

upload (the act of uploading)

noun HOKH-lah-den Rare
Communication Technology

Usage Note

Hochladen used as a noun (das Hochladen) refers to the process of uploading files to a server or cloud. It is the German calque of 'upload'; the noun Upload is also used but Hochladen is the more native term.

Examples

"Das Hochladen großer Videodateien dauert mit langsamen Internet ewig."

Natural Translation

Uploading large video files takes forever with a slow internet connection.

Literal Translation

The uploading of large video-files takes with slow internet forever.

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