Downloadgeschwindigkeit

download speed

noun DOWN-lohd-geh-shvin-dikh-kyt Rare

Usage Note

Downloadgeschwindigkeit is measured by broadband testers and stated in ISP contracts. It differs from Uploadgeschwindigkeit (upload speed) and is typically the higher figure in asymmetric connections.

Examples

"Die Downloadgeschwindigkeit ist in unserem Haushalt oft zu langsam."

Natural Translation

The download speed in our household is often too slow.

Literal Translation

The download-speed is in our household often too slow.

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