der Internetnutzer
internet user
A person who uses the internet.
EXAMPLE
Die Zahl der Internetnutzer in Deutschland steigt kontinuierlich an.
The number of internet users in Germany is increasing steadily.
der Internetnutzer
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Meanings
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Compound word
The word is clearly made up of 'Internet' (internet) and 'Nutzer' (user). A 'Nutzer' is a person who 'nutzt' (uses) something. So an internet user is literally a person who uses the internet.
EXAMPLE
Jeder Internetnutzer sollte auf die Sicherheit seiner Daten achten.
Every internet user should pay attention to the security of their data.
Word family
The base word 'Nutzer' (user) is derived from the verb 'nutzen' (to use). This structure, verb + the ending '-er' for a person, is very common in German, for example 'fahren' (to drive) → 'Fahrer' (driver) or 'lesen' (to read) → 'Leser' (reader).
EXAMPLE
Als intensiver Nutzer kennt er die meisten Funktionen der App.
As an intensive user, he knows most of the app's features.
Typical collocations
'Internetnutzer' (internet user) is often used in statistical and media contexts. Typical combinations are 'die Zahl der Internetnutzer' (the number of internet users), 'der durchschnittliche Internetnutzer' (the average internet user), or 'aktive Internetnutzer' (active internet users).
EXAMPLE
Eine Studie untersucht das Verhalten von Internetnutzern in sozialen Netzwerken.
A study examines the behavior of internet users on social networks.
Compare with
Internetnutzer vs User
user
User and Internetnutzer can refer to the same person when they use an online service. User is more informal and can also refer to users of other devices or services, while Internetnutzer specifically emphasizes use of the internet. Use Internetnutzer when this distinction is important; otherwise, User is often possible.
Internetnutzer
Der Internetnutzer kann die Einstellungen des Dienstes online ändern.
The internet user can change the service settings online.
User
Der User kann die Einstellungen des Dienstes online ändern.
The user can change the service settings online.
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