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network
A system of connected people, institutions, or things that exchange information or resources.
Für die Jobsuche ist ein gutes berufliches Netzwerk sehr hilfreich.
A good professional network is very helpful when looking for a job.
network
In information technology, a group of connected computers and other devices that can exchange data.
Ich habe keinen Zugriff auf den Drucker im Netzwerk.
I don't have access to the printer on the network.
The word consists of 'Netz' (net) and 'Werk' (work/structure). So it literally describes a structure or construction ('Werk') that is built like a 'Netz' (net) and connects things or people with each other.
Das soziale Netzwerk verbindet Freunde auf der ganzen Welt.
The social network connects friends all over the world.
In a social or professional context, a network is often 'aufgebaut' (built), 'gepflegt' (maintained), or 'erweitert' (expanded). These verbs describe the active work involved in managing one's own contacts.
Es ist wichtig, sein berufliches Netzwerk ständig zu pflegen.
It is important to constantly maintain your professional network.
In a technical context, people talk about 'sich mit dem Netzwerk verbinden' (connecting to the network) or 'Zugriff auf das Netzwerk' (access to the network). The preposition 'in' is used to describe the state.
Ich kann mich nicht mit dem WLAN-Netzwerk verbinden.
I can't connect to the Wi-Fi network.
net / network
Netz and Netzwerk can both refer to a system of connected computers or devices. Netz is the shorter and often more general term, while Netzwerk more clearly emphasizes the connected system as a technical structure. Netzwerk is usually more precise in technical descriptions, while Netz is also possible in general usage.
Das neue Netzwerk verbindet alle Computer der Firma.
The new network connects all the company's computers.
Das Netz im Büro ist heute wegen einer Störung sehr langsam.
The office network is very slow today because of a fault.
