Why does the noun Internet have the article das?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Internet
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Internet | ein Internet | kein Internet |
| Akkusativ | das Internet | ein Internet | kein Internet |
| Dativ | dem Internet | einem Internet | keinem Internet |
| Genitiv | des Internets | eines Internets | keines Internets |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Internet in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Internet ist langsam.The new internet is slow. | Ein schnelles Internet ist wichtig.A fast internet is important. | Kein stabiles Internet funktioniert hier.No stable internet works here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich nutze das mobile Internet täglich.I use the mobile internet daily. | Wir brauchen ein schnelles Internet.We need a fast internet. | Er hat kein gutes Internet zu Hause.He has no good internet at home. |
| Dativ | Ich surfe in dem öffentlichen Internet.I surf on the public internet. | Mit einem langsamen Internet geht das nicht.That's not possible with a slow internet. | Mit keinem eigenen Internet kann man leben.One can live with no own internet. |
| Genitiv | Die Geschwindigkeit des neuen Internets ist super.The speed of the new internet is great. | Der Vorteil eines schnellen Internets ist klar.The advantage of a fast internet is clear. | Trotz keines schnellen Internets war er glücklich.Despite no fast internet, he was happy. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Internet?
It is das Internet. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Internet is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Internet?
The German noun Internet is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Internet?
The noun Internet is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Internet mean in English?
The German word das Internet translates to “internet” in English.
How do you decline das Internet?
Like all German nouns, Internet changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Internet
- Akkusativ: das Internet
- Dativ: dem Internet
- Genitiv: des Internets
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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