Korean word

인터넷

Pronunciation

Romanizationinteonet

Meaning

  • nouninternet

Example

집에서 인터넷이 잘 안 돼요.chi be seo in teo ne si chal an twae yo

The internet is not working well at home.

Illustration for 인터넷 (internet)

More examples

온라인 수업 도중에 인터넷 연결이 끊겼어요.ol la in su eop to jung e in teo net yeon gyeo ri kkeun kyeo sseo yo

The internet connection cut out during the online class.

Core concept

The global digital network behind websites, messages, videos, and many other online services.

Common phrases

  • 인터넷 연결in teo net yeon gyeol

    internet connection

  • 인터넷 속도in teo net sok tto

    internet speed

  • 인터넷 사용in teo net sa yong

    internet use

Similar words

와이파이waipai: A wireless connection that lets phones and computers access digital services without cables.
온라인ollain: A setting for taking part through electronic devices instead of meeting in person.
웹wep: Information pages and sites that can be opened and explored with a browser.

Definition in Korean

인터넷은 전 세계의 컴퓨터와 서버를 연결해 웹, 이메일, 동영상 등 다양한 서비스를 이용하게 하는 네트워크in teo ne seun cheon se gye ui keom pyu teo wa seo beo reul yeon gyeol hae wep i me il tong yeong sang teung ta yang han seo bi seu reul i yong ha ge ha neun ne teu wo keu

Word origin

Borrowed from English internet, it names a network formed by connecting many networks.

Usage tips

  • A weak internet connection can affect many online activities at once, not just one website or app.

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