B1 noun Neutral

인터넷

[intʰʌnet]

A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.

Examples

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1

인터넷 속도가 너무 느려요.

The internet speed is too slow.

2

인터넷 사용 시 보안에 유의하시기 바랍니다.

Please be careful about security when using the internet.

3

야, 인터넷 안 터져.

Hey, the internet isn't working/connecting.

Word Family

Noun
인터넷
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Memory Tip

Same as English 'Internet'.

Quick Quiz

____으로 정보를 검색했어요.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 인터넷

Examples

1

인터넷 속도가 너무 느려요.

everyday

The internet speed is too slow.

2

인터넷 사용 시 보안에 유의하시기 바랍니다.

formal

Please be careful about security when using the internet.

3

야, 인터넷 안 터져.

informal

Hey, the internet isn't working/connecting.

4

인터넷은 정보의 민주화를 이끌었습니다.

academic

The internet has led to the democratization of information.

5

인터넷 마케팅 전략을 수립해야 합니다.

business

We need to establish an internet marketing strategy.

Word Family

Noun
인터넷

Common Collocations

인터넷 쇼핑 online shopping
인터넷 연결 internet connection
인터넷 검색 internet search
인터넷 뱅킹 online banking
인터넷 강의 online lecture

Common Phrases

인터넷이 끊기다

internet is disconnected

인터넷 서핑

web surfing

무선 인터넷

wireless internet (Wi-Fi)

Often Confused With

인터넷 vs 와이파이

Wi-Fi is a method of connection, whereas Internet is the network itself.

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Usage Notes

Crucial for discussing modern communication and technology in IELTS.

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Common Mistakes

Koreans often use '인터넷이 안 돼요' to mean the connection is down, even if the device itself is fine.

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Memory Tip

Same as English 'Internet'.

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Word Origin

Loanword from English 'Internet'.

Grammar Patterns

인터넷으로 ~하다 인터넷에서 찾다
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Cultural Context

South Korea is known for having some of the fastest internet speeds in the world.

Quick Quiz

____으로 정보를 검색했어요.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 인터넷

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