Speicherplatz

storage space

noun SHPY-kher-plats Rare

Also means

disk space, memory space

Usage Note

Speicherplatz covers both RAM and disk storage depending on context; freier Speicherplatz (free storage space) is a common phrase in device notifications and operating-system dialogues.

Examples

"Das Foto konnte nicht gespeichert werden, weil der Speicherplatz voll war."

Natural Translation

The photo could not be saved because the storage space was full.

Literal Translation

The photo could not be stored because the storage-space was full.

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