Learn the most important German internet terms, covering topics from web browsing and social media to email and online security. These lists will help you navigate the digital world in German.
Browsing and Websites
German words for common actions and objects related to using a web browser.
Browsing and Websites
These are common German terms for using a web browser and navigating websites.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| die Webseite | die Webseiten | website | websites |
| die Internetseite | die Internetseiten | internet page | internet pages |
| der Browser | die Browser | browser | browsers |
| der Link | die Links | link | links |
| die Suche | die Suchen | search | searches |
| die URL | die URLs | URL | URLs |
| die Startseite | die Startseiten | homepage | homepages |
| der Tab | die Tabs | tab | tabs |
| das Fenster | die Fenster | window | windows |
| die Adresse | die Adressen | address | addresses |
Social Media
German vocabulary for popular social media platforms and online interactions.
Social Media
These German terms will help you talk about social media platforms and common activities.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| das soziale Netzwerk | die sozialen Netzwerke | social network | social networks |
| das Profil | die Profile | profile | profiles |
| der Beitrag | die Beiträge | post | posts |
| der Kommentar | die Kommentare | comment | comments |
| der Follower | die Follower | follower | followers |
| der Like | die Likes | like | likes |
| teilen | – | to share | – |
| posten | – | to post | – |
| folgen | – | to follow | – |
| entfolgen | – | to unfollow | – |
Email and Messaging
Common German terms for sending emails and messages online.
Email and Messaging
This list covers German words for emailing and online messaging.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| die E-Mail | die E-Mails | emails | |
| der Anhang | die Anhänge | attachment | attachments |
| der Betreff | – | subject | – |
| der Absender | – | sender | – |
| der Empfänger | – | recipient | – |
| die Nachricht | die Nachrichten | message | messages |
| senden | – | to send | – |
| empfangen | – | to receive | – |
| beantworten | – | to reply | – |
| weiterleiten | – | to forward | – |
I attached a file to the ___ before sending.
Ich habe der E-Mail einen Anhang hinzugefügt, bevor ich sie gesendet habe.
Anhang (attachment) is added to an E-Mail. Attachments aren’t added to posts or profiles, and the correct verb is senden (to send).
Online Shopping and Payments
German vocabulary for buying things and paying online.
Online Shopping and Payments
These German terms will help you navigate online shopping and payment processes.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| der Online-Shop | die Online-Shops | online shop | online shops |
| der Warenkorb | die Warenkörbe | shopping cart | shopping carts |
| der Preis | die Preise | price | prices |
| bezahlen | – | to pay | – |
| die Rechnung | die Rechnungen | invoice | invoices |
| die Lieferung | die Lieferungen | delivery | deliveries |
| zurückgeben | – | to return | – |
| die Versandkosten | – | shipping costs | – |
| die Kreditkarte | die Kreditkarten | credit card | credit cards |
| das Konto | die Konten | account | accounts |
I added the item to the ___.
Ich habe den Artikel in den Warenkorb gelegt.
Warenkorb (shopping cart) is where items go before purchase, while Online-Shop is the store itself, Rechnung is the invoice, Lieferung is delivery.
Security and Privacy
Important German terms for staying safe and protecting your privacy online.
Security and Privacy
These German words will help you talk about online security and privacy.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| das Passwort | die Passwörter | password | passwords |
| die Sicherheit | – | security | – |
| der Datenschutz | – | data protection | – |
| der Virus | die Viren | virus | viruses |
| der Hacker | – | hacker | – |
| die Firewall | die Firewalls | firewall | firewalls |
| verschlüsseln | – | to encrypt | – |
| das Konto | die Konten | account | accounts |
| die Zwei-Faktor-Authentifizierung | – | two-factor authentication | – |
| der Zugriff | – | access | – |
Summary
- Browsing and Websites: Basic terms for navigating the internet.
- Social Media: Vocabulary for interacting on social platforms.
- Email and Messaging: Common words for online communication.
- Online Shopping and Payments: Terms for buying and paying online.
- Security and Privacy: Important concepts for staying safe on the internet.
Keep this guide handy to help you understand German internet vocabulary and feel more confident online.
Flashcards (1 of 50)
- English Singular: website
- English Plural: websites
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
