интерне́т
intɛrnɛ́tmasculine
The English phrase "internet" is translated into Russian as интерне́т (intɛrnɛ́t). Wiktionary also lists сеть (setʹ).
Meaning: specific internet consisting of the global network of computers (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| интерне́т | intɛrnɛ́t | masculine | |
| сеть | setʹ | [sʲetʲ] (narrow) | informal |
The term is used to refer specifically to the global network of computers.
Which one should you use?
While интерне́т is the standard term, сеть (literally 'net' or 'network') is frequently used as a shorthand for the Internet.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word сеть is an informal way to refer to the net. For formal contexts, you may encounter Глобальная сеть (Global network) or Всемирная паутина (World Wide Web).
How does it change in a sentence?
интерне́т is a masculine noun. When using the preposition в (in), the prepositional form becomes интерне́те.
How do you pronounce it?
intɛrnɛ́t
Did you know?
- The phrase Всемирная паутина translates literally as 'World Wide Cobweb'. The word паутина refers specifically to the silk web spun by a spider.
- When describing an internet outage, Russians may say the сеть has 'fallen' (сеть упала), treating the digital network as a physical object that can collapse.
- The term сеть is so versatile that it is used for 'internet', 'electrical grid', 'fishing net' and 'cellular network' without any change in spelling.
Examples in context
- У меня слабое соединение с Сетью.My Internet connection is slow.This sentence is useful for describing an internet connection using сеть.Tatoeba #3094057 by Ooneykcall, translation #3093806 by Hybrid
- Если ты мне не заплатишь, я выложу твои фотографии в сеть.If you don't pay me, I'll post your photos on the Internet.This sentence demonstrates using сеть in the context of posting content online.Tatoeba #5510699 by odexed, translation #8035193 by AlanF_US
- В этом кафе очень быстрый интерне́т.V etom kafe ochen' bystryy internet.The internet is very fast in this cafe.
Example conversation
Alexander and Anastasia are at home and the connection is gone.
- Александр AleksandrАнастасия, у нас пропал интерне́т!Anastasiya, u nas propal internet!Anastasia, our internet is gone!
- Анастасия AnastasiaОпять? Попробуй перезагрузить роутер.Opyat'? Poprobuy perezagruzit' router.Again? Try restarting the router.
- Александр AleksandrЯ пробовал, но интерне́т не заработал.Ya proboval, no internet ne zarabotal.I tried, but the internet didn't start working.
- Анастасия AnastasiaТогда нужно позвонить в поддержку.Togda nuzhno pozvonit' v podderzhku.Then we need to call support.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “internet” translations and entries сеть, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
