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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.
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Internetnutzer vs Nutzer
user
'der Nutzer' and 'der Internetnutzer' are very close when it comes to digital services. 'Nutzer' is more general: you can be the user of an app, a computer, a bicycle, or a service. 'Internetnutzer' is more specific and refers only to people who use the internet. Learners may confuse the words because an internet user is often also a user of a website or app. If the context is already clearly digital, 'Nutzer' is often enough. If the internet as a whole is meant explicitly, 'Internetnutzer' is more precise.
Internetnutzer
Viele Internetnutzer lesen morgens zuerst die Nachrichten online.
Many internet users read the news online first thing in the morning.
Nutzer
Im Kundenkonto kann der Nutzer seine Adresse ändern.
In the customer account, the user can change their address.
In real life
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