Laufwerk

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Etymology

laufen (“to run”) +‎ Werk (“work”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlaʊ̯fˌvɛrk/, , ,
  • Audio (Austria):(file)

Noun

Laufwerk n (strong, genitive Laufwerkes or Laufwerks, plural Laufwerke)

  1. (computing) drive
  2. part of a clockwork mechanism
    Das Gehwerk oder (seltener) das Laufwerk ist ein Teil einer mechanischen Uhr, der Antrieb und Schwingsystem verbindet.
    The movement or (more rarely) running gear is a part of a mechanical clock that connects the drive and the oscillating system.
  3. chassis part of a railroad car
  4. chassis part of a tracked vehicle

Declension

Declension of Laufwerk
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Laufwerk die Laufwerke
genitive eines des Laufwerkes, Laufwerks der Laufwerke
dative einem dem Laufwerk, Laufwerke1 den Laufwerken
accusative ein das Laufwerk die Laufwerke

1Now rare, see notes.

Derived terms

Further reading

  • “Laufwerk” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • “Laufwerk” in Duden online
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