das Wlan
Wi-Fi
A local wireless network that allows devices such as computers, smartphones, or tablets to access the internet.
EXAMPLE
Könntest du mir bitte das Passwort für euer Wlan geben?
Could you please give me the password for your Wi-Fi?
das Wlan
Wi-Fi
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Meanings
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Word structure
'Wlan' is an acronym, meaning a word formed from initial letters. It comes from English and stands for 'Wireless Local Area Network'.
EXAMPLE
In vielen Cafés gibt es mittlerweile kostenloses Wlan für die Gäste.
Many cafés now offer free Wi-Fi for guests.
Typical collocations
Common verbs and adjectives with 'Wlan' (Wi-Fi) are 'sich mit dem Wlan verbinden' (to connect to the Wi-Fi), 'das Wlan einrichten' (to set up the Wi-Fi), 'ein offenes/sicheres Wlan' (an open/secure Wi-Fi network), and 'ein schwaches/starkes Wlan-Signal' (a weak/strong Wi-Fi signal).
EXAMPLE
Ich kann mich nicht mit dem Wlan verbinden, das Signal ist zu schwach.
I can't connect to the Wi-Fi; the signal is too weak.
Typical questions
When asking about internet access, you can use the word 'Wlan' (Wi-Fi) directly. Typical questions are: 'Gibt es hier Wlan?' (Is there Wi-Fi here?) or 'Wie lautet das Wlan-Passwort?' (What is the Wi-Fi password?).
EXAMPLE
Entschuldigung, gibt es hier Wlan für Hotelgäste?
Excuse me, is there Wi-Fi here for hotel guests?
Compare with
Wlan vs Internet
internet
The Internet is the worldwide network; WLAN is the local wireless connection for a device, which can provide access to the internet. A device can therefore be connected to the WLAN even when the internet is unreachable. In the event of a problem, it is important to identify which connection is missing.
Wlan
Das Internet funktioniert, aber mein Laptop findet das WLAN nicht.
The internet is working, but my laptop can't find the Wi-Fi network.
Internet
Mein Laptop ist mit dem WLAN verbunden, aber das Internet funktioniert nicht.
My laptop is connected to Wi-Fi, but the internet isn't working.
In real life
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