German Phrase
Ist dein WLAN verbunden?
Meaning
This sentence asks whether the other person's Wi‑Fi network is currently connected. It is a practical question used when checking internet access before a video call, online meeting, or while troubleshooting a device.
When to use
Use it in informal or semi‑formal settings such as at the office, in a café, or during a remote‑learning session when you need to confirm that the other party has an active internet connection.
✦Grammar Breakdown
IstdeinWLANverbunden?
Verb‑to‑be (sein) in questions
In yes/no questions the finite verb moves to the first position. "Ist" is the 3rd‑person singular present of "sein".
Possessive determiner "dein"
"dein" matches the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies. "WLAN" is neuter, so the form stays "dein".
Abbreviation as noun (WLAN)
"WLAN" is treated as a neuter noun (das WLAN) and is indeclinable; the article or determiner does not change.
Past participle as adjective
"verbunden" is the past participle of "verbinden" and functions as a predicative adjective after "sein".
No preposition needed
When asking about the state of a connection, "verbunden" does not require the preposition "mit".
🗨In Conversation
Ist dein WLAN verbunden?
Is your Wi‑Fi connected?
Ja, es ist verbunden. Ich kann jetzt streamen.
Yes, it’s connected. I can stream now.
✕Common Mistakes
Ist deine WLAN verbunden?
"WLAN" is neuter, so the correct possessive is "dein" (not "deine").
Sind dein WLAN verbunden?
The subject is singular (WLAN), so the verb must be "ist", not "sind".
Ist dein WLAN verbunden mit?
When asking about the state, "verbunden" does not need "mit"; adding it makes the sentence sound unnatural.
Ist dein WLANs verbunden?
The abbreviation does not take a plural "s" in German; use "WLAN" for both singular and plural.
↔Alternatives
Hast du WLAN?
Do you have Wi‑Fi?
Ist dein Internetzugang aktiv?
Is your internet access active?
Funktioniert dein WLAN?
Is your Wi‑Fi working?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries "WLAN" (short for "Wireless LAN") is the standard term for Wi‑Fi, especially in written and formal contexts. "Wi‑Fi" is also understood but sounds more brand‑oriented. When asking about connectivity, keep the tone friendly; Germans appreciate clear, concise questions, especially in technical settings.