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internet connection
The technical connection of a computer or another device to the internet. It allows access to websites, email, and other online services.
Meine Internetverbindung ist heute sehr langsam.
My internet connection is very slow today.
The word is made up of 'Internet' (internet) and 'Verbindung' (connection). The 's' in the middle is a linking s, which connects the two parts. So it literally means a connection to the internet.
Für die Online-Prüfung ist eine stabile Internetverbindung erforderlich.
A stable internet connection is required for the online exam.
The quality of an internet connection is often described with certain adjectives. Common combinations are a 'schnelle' (fast), 'langsame' (slow), 'stabile' (stable), or 'schwache' (weak) Internetverbindung (internet connection).
Mit einer schnellen Internetverbindung kann man problemlos Filme streamen.
With a fast internet connection, you can stream films without any problems.
In connection with 'Internetverbindung' (internet connection), verbs that describe a problem are often used. Typical phrases are 'die Internetverbindung bricht ab' (the internet connection drops), 'fällt aus' (goes down), or 'man verliert die Internetverbindung' (you lose the internet connection).
Mitten im Videocall ist meine Internetverbindung abgebrochen.
In the middle of the video call, my internet connection dropped.
When you actively set up a connection, you use verbs like 'herstellen' (to establish), 'einrichten' (to set up), or 'aufbauen' (to build up). You can also 'prüfen' (check) or 'trennen' (disconnect) a connection.
Können Sie mir helfen, die Internetverbindung auf meinem neuen Laptop einzurichten?
Can you help me set up the internet connection on my new laptop?
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'das Internet' and 'die Internetverbindung' are closely connected, but they do not mean the same thing. 'Das Internet' is the worldwide network where you use websites, email, and other online services. 'Die Internetverbindung' is the technical connection of a device to this network. Learners may confuse the words because in everyday German people often say that 'das Internet nicht geht' (the internet is not working). Strictly speaking, this usually means that the internet connection is bad or gone. If you are talking about the large network, use 'Internet'. If you are talking about Wi-Fi, reception, or access, use 'Internetverbindung'.
Für den Onlinekurs braucht sie eine stabile Internetverbindung.
She needs a stable internet connection for the online course.
Im Internet finde ich schnell Informationen über den Zugfahrplan.
I can quickly find information about the train schedule on the internet.