Delete in German
Delete in German is Entfernen, löschen, streichen — Delete means to remove or erase something, especially text or digital data.
Delete in German
Entfernen
(computing) A key that may be pressed to delete something (such as text or files) from a computer. The key also erases text from left to right, unlike the backspace key.
löschen
(transitive) To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device. [from 1600s]
streichen
(transitive) To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device. [from 1600s]
What does "Delete" mean?
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verb To remove or erase something, especially text or digital data.
"I deleted the old messages to free up space on my phone."
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noun The key on a keyboard used to erase text or files.
"Press the delete key twice to remove the last two letters."
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Delete in a sentence
- I deleted the old messages to free up space on my phone.
- She accidentally deleted the entire folder of photos.
- Press the delete key twice to remove the last two letters.
- The delete on this old keyboard sticks every time I use it.
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What is "Delete" in German?
"Delete" in German is Entfernen, löschen, streichen. Delete means: To remove or erase something, especially text or digital data.
How do you use "Delete" in a sentence?
Example: "I deleted the old messages to free up space on my phone." In German, "Delete" is Entfernen, löschen, streichen.
Are there other ways to say "Delete" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "Delete": Entfernen, löschen, streichen.
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