noun

das Internet, –

internet · Internet

Ein weltweites Netzwerk von Computern, das Menschen erlaubt, Informationen auszutauschen, Nachrichten zu senden und auf Webseiten zuzugreifen.

The German word "Internet" has the same meaning as in English; it refers to the vast global network of computers connected through various telecommunications infrastructures, allowing for communication, data exchange, and access to digital information. The word "Internet" comprises "Inter", a prefix used to denote between or among, and "Net", short for "Netzwerk", which means "network". Therefore, "Internet" translates to an "interconnected network".

The word has no direct synonyms since it's a specific term, but it may be related to words like "WWW" (World Wide Web), which is often used interchangeably with the Internet but technically refers to the information space on the Internet accessible via web browsers.

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Examples

Ich surfe gerne im Internet.noun

I enjoy surfing the internet.

Viele Menschen nutzen täglich das Internet.noun

Many people use the internet daily.

Im Internet gibt es sehr viele Informationen.noun

There is a lot of information on the Internet.

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