Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi
A local wireless network that allows devices such as computers, smartphones, or tablets to access the internet.
Könntest du mir bitte das Passwort für euer Wlan geben?
Could you please give me the password for your Wi-Fi?
'Wlan' is an acronym, meaning a word formed from initial letters. It comes from English and stands for 'Wireless Local Area Network'.
In vielen Cafés gibt es mittlerweile kostenloses Wlan für die Gäste.
Many cafés now offer free Wi-Fi for guests.
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).
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.
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?).
Entschuldigung, gibt es hier Wlan für Hotelgäste?
Excuse me, is there Wi-Fi here for hotel guests?
internet
'das Internet' and 'das Wlan' are closely related, but they do not mean the same thing. 'das Internet' is the worldwide network in which information is exchanged. 'das Wlan' is a local wireless network, for example in an apartment, in a café, or in the office. It often helps your device get onto the internet. Learners confuse the words because sometimes you cannot use the internet without Wi-Fi. But Wi-Fi is only the access or the local connection, not the whole internet.
Das Passwort für das Wlan steht auf einem Zettel neben der Tür.
The password for the Wi-Fi is on a note next to the door.
Heute braucht der Verkäufer das Internet, um die Bestellung zu prüfen.
Today the salesperson needs the internet to check the order.