der Hotspot
Translation
hotspot, Wi-Fi hotspot, trouble spot, hub
Examples
Gibt es hier einen WLAN-Hotspot?
Is there a Wi-Fi hotspot here?
Diese Region ist ein politischer Hotspot.
This region is a political hotspot.
Grammar Patterns
a hotspot for+4 to be a hotspot for sb./sth. This café is a hotspot for students.
to be considered a hotspot to be considered a hotspot The border region is considered a political hotspot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zugangspunkt (access point), Zentrum (center)
Etymology
A loanword from English, composed of 'hot' (heiß) and 'spot' (Punkt, Ort).
Memory Tips
It's the same word as in English. Remember it has two main meanings: a Wi-Fi access point and a place of intense activity or trouble.