Online
Example: Ich kaufe oft online ein, weil es bequem ist.
Definition
"Online" describes activities, services, or interactions conducted through or connected to a computer network, especially the internet. For example, "online" shopping refers to purchasing goods or services via the internet rather than in physical stores.
Etymology
The word "online" comes from the early days of computing and telecommunications, combining 'on' (meaning connected or activated) and 'line' (referring to a communication line). It originally described being connected to a network or system, evolving to mean internet connectivity as technology advanced.
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"Online" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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