Zwischenablage

clipboard

noun TSVISH-en-ab-lah-ge Rare

Usage Note

Zwischenablage combines zwischen (between) and Ablage (filing/tray), naming the temporary store for copied content. You kopieren something in die Zwischenablage and then einfügen.

Examples

"Der Text liegt jetzt in der Zwischenablage."

Natural Translation

The text is now in the clipboard.

Literal Translation

The text lies now in the clipboard.

Related Words

Explore German by topic

GermanNow

German Compound Words: How to Read Any Long Word

Read any long German word by working right-to-left: the last noun sets the meaning and gender, and the small linking letters are just glue. Here's the drill.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

GermanNow

German Adjective Endings Made Simple

German adjective endings come down to one question, not three tables: does the article already show gender and case? If yes, the adjective stays lazy.

June 5, 2026 6 min read

GermanNow

How to Memorize German Vocabulary Fast

Memorize German vocabulary fast with a five-step workflow: drill the top 100 words, learn nouns with their article, color-code gender, and use spaced repetition

June 5, 2026 6 min read

GermanNow

Tipping in Germany: A Visitor's Etiquette Guide

Tipping in Germany means saying your total out loud, not leaving coins. Learn the exact phrases, how much to tip, and the Sie-vs-du etiquette travelers need.

June 5, 2026 6 min read