Translation of German word "herunterladen" to English

herunterladen

/hɛʁʊntɐˈlaːdn̩/

Meaning

Verb

To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.

Reviewed by the TheLernen language teamDefinition sourced from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0)Last updated: June 16, 2026

How to use

herunterladen ('to download') is a weak verb with a separable prefix: lädt herunter, lud herunter, hat heruntergeladen. Musik herunterladen — To download music.

🇬🇧 English

download

Example

Ich lade die Software herunter.

I download the software.

Er lädt den Film herunter.

He downloads the movie.

Your personal vocabulary

All words in category: Extended Verbs

🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversation

Synonyms

to download (modern slang)

Common phrases

PDF herunterladen— to download PDF

More Extended Verbs words

speichern löschen bearbeiten anmelden registrieren abbrechen zusammenfassen präsentieren übersetzen interpretieren bewerten kritisieren

This concept in other languages

🇯🇵Japanese:ダウンロード

📖 Related grammar

The Perfekt Tense in German The Präteritum Tense in German Modal Verbs in German The Konjunktiv II in German Separable Verbs in German Full glossary →

🦊 Conjugation of the verb "herunterladen"Full conjugation →

Present Tense (Präsens)

ich (I)herunterlade

du (you)herunterlädst

er/sie/es (he/she/it)herunterlädt

wir (we)herunterladen

ihr (you pl.)herunterlädt

sie/Sie (they/you formal)herunterladen

Simple Past (Präteritum)

ich (I)herunterlud

er/sie/es (he/she/it)herunterlud

Perfect (Perfekt)

ich habe heruntergeladen

Imperative (Imperativ)

duherunterlade

ihrherunterladet

Sieherunterladen

Frequency rank: #944 in German

🦊

Learn them all! 🚀

Master the 1000 most common German words with smart explanations, audio pronunciation, and spaced repetition.

Start Learning For Free →

No sign-up required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the definition of the German word "herunterladen"?▼

The German word "herunterladen" is defined as: "To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network."

What does the German word "herunterladen" mean?▼

The German word "herunterladen" means "download" in English.

How do you pronounce the German word "herunterladen"?▼

You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "herunterladen" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.

Can I see an example sentence with "herunterladen"?▼

Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich lade die Software herunter." (which translates as "I download the software.").