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internet portal
A website that serves as a central entry point for accessing a variety of information, services, and links on a specific topic or for a specific target group. Portals often bundle content and functions in a personalized way.
Viele Städte betreiben ein eigenes Internetportal, auf dem Bürger Behördengänge online erledigen können.
Many cities operate their own internet portal where citizens can handle administrative procedures online.
The word is made up of 'Internet' (internet) and 'Portal' (portal). A 'Portal' was originally a large, magnificent gate or entrance. An internet portal is therefore a central entrance to certain content or services on the internet.
Das alte Schloss hatte ein beeindruckendes Portal aus Stein.
The old castle had an impressive stone portal.
Common verbs in connection with internet portals are: 'ein Portal betreiben' (to operate a portal), 'ein Portal nutzen' (to use a portal), 'sich auf einem Portal anmelden' (to log in/sign up on a portal), or 'sich registrieren' (to register).
Um das Service-Portal nutzen zu können, müssen Sie sich zuerst registrieren.
To use the service portal, you first need to register.
The word 'Portal' is often combined with another noun to specify its purpose. Examples are 'Nachrichtenportal' (news portal), 'Jobportal' (job portal), 'Kundenportal' (customer portal), or 'Reiseportal' (travel portal).
Ich habe meinen neuen Job über ein Jobportal im Internet gefunden.
I found my new job through a job portal on the internet.
website
'die Website' and 'das Internetportal' can both refer to an online presence. 'Website' is the general term for an entire presence on the internet. That could be a small club site, a blog, or a company's site. 'Internetportal' is more specific: it is a website that brings together a lot of information, services, or links and often serves as an entry point for a topic or a group. The words can be confused because every internet portal is a website. But not every website is an internet portal. For a simple company presence, you would more likely say 'Website'; for a central platform with many functions, 'Internetportal' is more fitting.
Über das Internetportal der Stadt können Bürger Termine buchen und Formulare herunterladen.
Citizens can book appointments and download forms through the city's internet portal.
Der Mitarbeiter öffnet die Website des Restaurants, um die Speisekarte zu prüfen.
The employee opens the restaurant's website to check the menu.