internet
gb/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/ us/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
A2
Kiingereza
internet, internetkapcsolat, internetes, online
NOMINO
A2
1
internet
A1
Muundo wa matumizi:
use/access [the internet]; on [the internet]
I looked up the recipe on the internet.
Kikerestem a receptet az interneten.
More people get their news from the internet than from newspapers.
Többen szerzik a híreiket az internetről, mint az újságokból.
The internet makes it easy to stay in touch with friends abroad.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I use the internet every day.
Mindennap használom az internetet.
There is no internet in this room.
Ebben a szobában nincs internet.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners often confuse the internet (the network) with the Web (websites and pages that use the internet). Capitalization varies in modern English; both Internet and internet are used.
Maana
global network of connected computers
Miunganiko ya maneno
use the internet
|access the internet
|go on the internet
|browse the internet
|on the internet
|the internet today
|internet users
|internet traffic
|internet safety
|the internet age
Visawe
the Net (Common informal nickname for the internet.)
|
the web (Often used casually as a synonym, but more strictly refers to websites (the World Wide Web).)
|
online (Refers to being connected to or using the internet rather than the network itself.)
Vinyume
offline (Not connected to the internet or not using it.)
Mada
technology
|communication
|media
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
the world’s computer network that people use to go online
the worldwide system of connected computer networks that allows people and devices to communicate and share information
NOMINO
B1
2
internet
A1
Muundo wa matumizi:
have/get [internet]; pay for [internet]; [internet] is down
We’re paying extra for faster internet.
Többet fizetünk a gyorsabb internetért.
The internet is down, so I can’t join the meeting.
Nem működik az internet, ezért nem tudok csatlakozni a megbeszéléshez.
This hotel offers free internet in every room.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My internet is slow today.
Ma lassú az internetem.
Do you have internet at home?
Van otthon interneted?
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may say *the internet is expensive* when they mean the service (internet access) rather than the worldwide network.
Maana
internet service or connection
Miunganiko ya maneno
internet access
|internet connection
|high-speed internet
|fast internet
|reliable internet
|internet service
|internet provider
|internet is down
|internet outage
|mobile internet
Visawe
internet access (More explicit; emphasizes the ability to connect.)
|
online access (Broader; can include access through apps or networks, not just the service itself.)
Vinyume
no service (Indicates a lack of connection (especially on phones).)
|
disconnection (The state of being disconnected from the network.)
Mada
technology
|daily_life
|business
Ufafanuzi
a connection that lets you go online
a service that provides a connection to the internet, or the connection itself
B1
3
internetes
A2
online
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
internet + [noun]
Internet banking lets you manage your account from home.
Az internetes bankolással otthonról is kezelheted a bankszámládat.
The school has strict internet safety rules.
Az iskolának szigorú internetbiztonsági szabályai vannak.
They run an internet business selling handmade goods.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I do internet shopping on weekends.
Hétvégente online szoktam vásárolni.
Kosa la kawaida:
This is usually an attributive use (before a noun) in English: internet shopping, internet safety.
Maana
relating to online activity
Miunganiko ya maneno
internet shopping
|internet banking
|internet search
|internet safety
|internet advertising
|internet company
|internet culture
|internet privacy
|internet password
|internet forums
Visawe
online (More general and very common; can be used predicatively (e.g., The store is online).)
|
web-based (Often used for services or software delivered through a browser.)
|
digital (Broader; includes non-internet technology as well.)
Vinyume
offline (Not using the internet or not available on the internet.)
Mada
technology
|communication
|business
Ufafanuzi
using the internet; online
connected with the internet, or done using the internet, especially when used before a noun
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
internet
IPA
GB/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
US/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
Silabi na mkazo
in - ter - net (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: internet
- Plural: internets
Familia ya neno
Forms
internets
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
offline
adjective/adverb A2
disconnect
verb B1
Advanced or less common
connectivity
noun
intranet
noun B2
Semi
break the internet
1/bɹˈeɪk ðə ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
idiom
informal
cause huge online attention
to become so popular online that everyone talks about it
Mifano
- The surprise trailer practically broke the internet.
- Her comeback post broke the internet within minutes.
- The meme was so popular people joked it would break the internet.
browse the internet
1/bɹˈaʊz ðə ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
fixed phrase
look at websites casually
to look at websites for interest or information
Mifano
- I browsed the internet for cheap flights.
- She likes to browse the internet before bed.
- We browsed the internet looking for ideas for the party.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I browse the internet after work.
internet access
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt ˈæksˌɛs/
fixed phrase
ability to connect online
being able to use the internet
Mifano
- Guests get free internet access in the lobby.
- Some rural areas still have limited internet access.
- The library provides internet access for job applications.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This café has internet access.
internet banking
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt bˈæŋkɪŋ/
fixed phrase
manage money through a bank website
banking online
Mifano
- I use internet banking to pay my bills.
- You can set up a new payee through internet banking.
- The bank requires two-step verification for internet banking.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I do internet banking on my phone.
internet café
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt kəf/
fixed phrase
public place to use computers online
a place where you pay to use computers and the internet
Mifano
- We found an internet café to print our boarding passes.
- Before smartphones, many travelers used internet cafés to email home.
- The internet café charges by the hour.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I went to an internet café.
internet connection
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt kənˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
link that lets you go online
a connection that lets a device go online
Mifano
- I don’t have an internet connection on this train.
- Check your internet connection and try again.
- The video kept buffering because my internet connection was weak.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- My internet connection is slow.
internet service provider
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt sˈɚvɪs pɹəvˈaɪdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Company giving internet access
A company that gives people access to the internet.
Mifano
- Our internet service provider upgraded our speed last week.
- You need to call your internet service provider to fix the connection.
internet service provider
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt sˈɚvɪs pɹəvˈaɪdɚ/
fixed phrase
company that sells internet access
a company you pay for internet
Mifano
- We switched internet service providers to get a faster plan.
- Call your internet service provider if the outage continues.
- Some internet service providers include a router with the contract.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Our internet service provider is expensive.
the internet of things
1/ðə ˈɪntɚnˌɛt əv θˈɪŋz/
fixed phrase
technical
network of connected everyday devices
devices that connect to the internet and share data
Mifano
- Smart thermostats are part of the Internet of Things.
- Security is a major concern in the Internet of Things.
- Factories use the Internet of Things to monitor equipment in real time.