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das Internet
internet
The worldwide network of computers that enables the exchange of data and information.
example
Heutzutage findet man fast alle Informationen im Internet.
Nowadays you can find almost all information on the internet.
das Internet
internet
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Meanings
Usage tips
Correct preposition
The preposition depends on the statement. Use 'im Internet' (on the internet; dative) to describe a place or an activity. Use 'ins Internet' (onto the internet; accusative) to express movement or direction.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe die Adresse im Internet gefunden.
I found the address on the internet.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Internet' are 'surfen' (to surf), 'suchen' (to search), 'finden' (to find), 'recherchieren' (to research), 'hochladen' (to upload), and 'herunterladen' (to download).
EXAMPLE
Viele Schüler recherchieren für ihre Hausaufgaben im Internet.
Many students do research on the internet for their homework.
Indicating origin
If you want to say that something comes from there, use the preposition 'aus' (from). The correct form is then 'aus dem Internet' (from the internet).
EXAMPLE
Diese Information stammt direkt aus dem Internet.
This information comes directly from the internet.
Compare with
Internet vs Netz
net / network
'das Internet' and 'das Netz' can mean the same thing in everyday language: the worldwide internet. 'das Internet' is the clear and neutral expression. 'das Netz' is shorter and more colloquial. Learners may confuse the words because 'Netz' also has other meanings. In 'kein Netz haben' (to have no cell signal), for example, it often means mobile reception, not the whole internet. If you want to be completely clear, say 'Internet'. In casual conversations, 'Netz' often sounds natural.
Internet
Im Zug funktioniert das Internet heute nur langsam.
The internet on the train is only working slowly today.
Netz
Auf dem Land hat die Familie oft kein Netz.
In the countryside, the family often has no cell signal.
In real life
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