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
When referring to online use, Internet and Netz refer to the same thing. Internet is unambiguous and neutral; Netz is a colloquial shortened form and can mean something else without clear context. Internet is therefore more precise in factual or unclear situations.
Internet
Der Vertrag garantiert einen schnellen Zugang zum Internet.
The contract guarantees fast access to the internet.
Netz
Unter Freunden sagt Mia, dass sie die Adresse schnell im Netz sucht.
Mia tells her friends that she will quickly look up the address online.
In real life
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