Systemabsturz

system crash

noun zues-TEM-ap-shtoorts Rare

Usage Note

Systemabsturz describes a complete failure of an operating system requiring a restart. It is used in both technical and everyday speech: nach dem Systemabsturz waren alle ungespeicherten Daten verloren (after the crash all unsaved data was lost).

Examples

"Ein Systemabsturz mitten in der Arbeit ist frustrierend."

Natural Translation

A system crash in the middle of work is frustrating.

Literal Translation

A system-crash in the middle of the work is frustrating.

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