das Netz
Translation
net, network, web, grid
Examples
Der Fischer wirft sein Netz aus.
The fisherman casts his net.
Ich habe kein Netz auf meinem Handy.
I have no signal on my phone.
Das soziale Netz ist sehr wichtig.
The social network is very important.
Informationen findet man schnell im Netz.
You can find information quickly on the net.
Grammar Patterns
to surf ((the net)) im Netz surfen I like to surf the net in the evening.
to put sth. ((on the net)) et4 ins Netz stellen She puts her videos on the net.
to have no ((signal/service)) kein Netz haben I have no signal in the tunnel.
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Etymology
From Old High German 'nezzi', related to the English word 'net'. The core meaning is an interwoven structure.
Memory Tips
Picture a spider's web (Spinnennetz). This image of interconnected lines applies to fishing nets, social networks, and the internet ('das Netz').