Das WLAN
Example: Im Café gibt es kostenloses WLAN für alle Gäste.
Definition
"Das WLAN" refers to a wireless local area network that allows devices to connect to the internet or communicate wirelessly within a limited area, such as a café, providing guests with convenient and often free internet access.
Etymology
The term "das WLAN" is derived from the English phrase 'Wireless Local Area Network.' It was adopted into German as a loanword and abbreviated to 'WLAN,' combining 'wireless' and 'LAN' to describe wireless internet connectivity. Did you know? The word 'WLAN' became common in German as wireless technology spread widely in the early 2000s.
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"Das WLAN" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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