das Netzwerk
Translation
network, grid, system
Examples
Er baut ein soziales Netzwerk auf.
He is building a social network.
Das Netzwerk des Computers funktioniert nicht.
The computer's network is not working.
Ich habe ein großes Netzwerk von Kontakten.
I have a large network of contacts.
Grammar Patterns
a network ((of sth.)) a network of sth. I have a large network of contacts.
to build ((a network)) to build a network He is building a social network.
Similar Words
die Verbindung (connection), das System (system)
Etymology
Composed of 'Netz' (net) and 'Werk' (work). It literally means a 'net-work' or a 'work of nets'.
Memory Tips
Think of a spider's web ('Netz') that is a complex piece of 'work' ('Werk'). The input 'Netzwerkes' is the genitive case form.