interrete
[ɪn.tɛrˈreː.tɛ]neuter
The English phrase "internet" is interrete in Latin.
interrete refers specifically to the global network of computers. In ecclesiastical contexts, the term interrete may be used.
Meaning: specific internet consisting of the global network of computers (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The word interrete is a compound of inter, meaning "between/among" and rete, meaning "net/network".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a neuter noun. When you need to show possession, such as "of the internet", use the genitive singular form interretis.
Did you know?
- The rete was the iconic weapon of the 'retiarius', a type of gladiator who fought with a net and a trident.
- To describe 'surfing' the interrete, Latin writers often use the verb navigare, which literally means to sail a ship.
- The word interrete is a phono-semantic matching, which means it was constructed to mimic both the sound and the meaning of the English word 'internet'.
Examples in context
- Interrete odi et amo.I hate and I love the Internet.This sentence is useful for expressing feelings toward the interrete.Tatoeba #8618175 by shekitten, translation #8618174 by shekitten
- Estne tibi domi interrete?Do you have the internet at home?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has the interrete at home.Tatoeba #8821106 by RudeGuyGames, translation #5389103 by Hybrid
- Interrete valde lentum est.Internet is very slow.This sentence is useful for describing the speed of the interrete.Tatoeba #5031718 by alexmarcelo, translation #1689028 by shanghainese
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Example conversation
Julia and Lucius are discussing a school project.
- JuliaUbi invenisti hanc informationem, Luci?Where did you find this information, Lucius?
- LuciusOmnia in interrete inveni.I found everything on the internet.
- JuliaEstne interrete fons fidedignus?Is the internet a reliable source?
- LuciusNon semper, sed haec pagina vera est.Not always, but this page is true.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “internet” translations and entries interrete, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries interrete, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
