Der Verkehr
Example: Der Verkehr im Internet stieg während der Pandemie stark an.
Definition
"Der Verkehr" in the context of IT users refers to the flow or traffic of data and communications over a network, such as the internet. It describes the volume and movement of information exchanged between devices or users during digital interactions.
Etymology
The German word "der Verkehr" originally stems from the Latin 'mercatus' meaning market or trade, evolving into the German term for traffic or transport. Its use in IT to describe data flow is metaphorical, likening digital communication to physical traffic moving through roads.
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"Der Verkehr" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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