German Phrase
Die Upload-Geschwindigkeit schickt Daten.
Meaning
The sentence states that the upload speed is the factor that sends (or transmits) data over a network. It highlights the role of speed in moving information from your device to the internet.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing internet performance, explaining how fast data can be sent, or describing technical specifications in a casual or semi‑formal tech conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DieUpload-GeschwindigkeitschicktDaten.
Definite Article (Die)
‘Die’ is the feminine singular nominative article, matching ‘Upload-Geschwindigkeit’.
Compound Noun
‘Upload-Geschwindigkeit’ combines the English loanword ‘Upload’ with ‘Geschwindigkeit’ (speed) and is feminine.
Verb ‘schicken’ (3rd person singular)
‘schickt’ is the present‑tense form for ‘er/sie/es’, meaning ‘sends’ or ‘transmits’.
Accusative Plural ‘Daten’
‘Daten’ is a plural noun; after the verb it stays in the accusative case.
🗨In Conversation
Wie schnell ist deine Internetverbindung?
How fast is your internet connection?
Die Upload-Geschwindigkeit schickt Daten mit 20 Mbps.
The upload speed sends data at 20 Mbps.
✕Common Mistakes
Die Upload-Geschwindigkeit sende Daten.
‘sende’ is the 1st‑person singular form; the subject is ‘die Upload‑Geschwindigkeit’, so you need the 3rd‑person form ‘schickt’.
Die Upload-Geschwindigkeit schickt der Daten.
If you mistakenly use the genitive ‘der Daten’, the sentence becomes ungrammatical because ‘schickt’ requires an accusative object.
Die Upload Geschwindigkeit schickt Daten.
When forming a compound noun, you must hyphenate or concatenate; ‘Upload Geschwindigkeit’ without a hyphen sounds like two separate words.
↔Alternatives
Die Uploadrate überträgt Daten.
The upload rate transmits data.
Durch die Upload‑Geschwindigkeit werden Daten gesendet.
Through the upload speed, data is sent.
Mit hoher Upload‑Geschwindigkeit kommen Daten schneller an.
With high upload speed, data arrives faster.
Cultural Tip
In German tech jargon ‘Upload‑Geschwindigkeit’ is the standard term. While ‘schicken’ works in everyday speech, a more formal setting prefers ‘übertragen’ or ‘senden’. Also, note that the English loanword ‘Upload’ is written with a capital ‘U’ and hyphenated when combined with another noun.