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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?
Internet access
Die Internetverbindung usually refers to the currently existing technical connection of a device. Internetzugang means, more broadly, the technical possibility of being able to use the internet. So access may generally be available even when the connection of a particular device is currently disrupted.
Mein Laptop hat trotz vorhandenem WLAN gerade keine Internetverbindung.
Despite having Wi-Fi, my laptop currently has no internet connection.
Das Hotel bietet seinen Gästen über das WLAN einen Internetzugang.
The hotel offers its guests internet access via Wi-Fi.
