IP address
die IP, die IPs
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IP address
Short for 'IP-Adresse' (IP address): a sequence of numbers or characters used to identify a device on a computer network, especially on the internet.
Die IP des Routers hat sich nach dem Neustart geändert.
The router's IP address changed after the restart.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die IPs |
| genitive | der IP |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die IP | die IPs |
| accusative | die IP | die IPs |
| dative | der IP | den IPs |
| genitive | der IP | der IPs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Die IP' (IP address) frequently occurs with verbs from networking, such as 'ermitteln' (to determine), 'speichern' (to store), 'ändern' (to change), 'blockieren' (to block), and 'zuweisen' (to assign). It is usually the direct object or follows 'von' (from) or 'anhand' (based on) in established technical expressions.
Die Firewall blockiert die IP des verdächtigen Servers.
The firewall blocks the suspicious server's IP address.
'Die IP' (IP address) is mainly used in conversations and texts about networks, servers, routers, websites, and firewalls. Words from these areas often make it clear that 'IP' (IP address) refers to a network address.
Im Serverprotokoll steht jede IP, die auf die Webseite zugegriffen hat.
The server log lists every IP address that accessed the website.
When describing a source or how something is identified, 'von' (from) or 'anhand' (based on) is often used: something comes from an IP address or is identified based on the IP address. 'Von' takes the dative, while 'anhand' normally takes the genitive.
Der Angriff kam von derselben IP wie am Vortag.
The attack came from the same IP address as the day before.
Die Website erkennt den ungefähren Standort anhand der IP.
The website identifies the approximate location based on the IP address.
