Internet
/ˈin.ter.net/feminine
The English phrase "internet" is translated into Italian as Internet.
Internet refers specifically to the global network of computers. When expressing that you are "on" the Internet, use the preposition su (su Internet) rather than in. If you are talking about the act of connecting to the Internet, the verb connettersi is typically paired with the preposition a (connettersi a Internet).
Meaning: specific internet consisting of the global network of computers (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Internet is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈin.ter.net/.
Did you know?
- When talking about browsing, Italians do not 'surf' the web with the verb 'surfare' as often as they use the verb navigare, which literally means 'to sail'.
- Italian grammar allows for the creation of adjectives from Internet, such as internettiano, to describe things related to the online world.
- When discussing a lack of connection, Italians might say non c'è linea, referring to the 'line' rather than the 'internet' itself.
Examples in context
- Lui è su Internet.He is on the Internet.This sentence is useful for saying someone is on the Internet.Tatoeba #3378473 by Guybrush88, translation #3378269 by _undertoad
- Ha Internet a casa?Do you have internet at home?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has internet at home.Tatoeba #13172248 by Guybrush88, translation #10357744 by CK
- A me serve Internet.I need Internet.This sentence is useful for stating a need for Internet.Tatoeba #3050255 by Guybrush88, translation #2631914 by Joseph
- Ho trovato quell'informazione sulla ReteI found that information on the Internet
- Ho passato ore sul web oggiI spent hours on the web today
- Navigare velocemente sulla ReteTo browse quickly on the Internet
- La mia connessione web è stabileMy web connection is stable
- Ho bisogno del computer per accedere a InternetI need the computer to access the Internet
- Mi piace passare il tempo libero sul webI enjoy spending free time on the web
- La Rete è una fonte inesauribile di informazioniThe Internet is an inexhaustible source of information
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Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are talking about their home office.
- GiuliaLorenzo, funziona l'Internet in questa stanza?Lorenzo, does the Internet work in this room?
- LorenzoSì, il segnale di Internet è molto forte.Yes, the Internet signal is very strong.
- GiuliaPerfetto, posso navigare su Internet velocemente.Perfect, I can surf the Internet quickly.
- LorenzoOttimo, allora puoi iniziare a lavorare.Great, then you can start working.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “internet” translations and entries Internet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
