German Phrase
Ist Kabelinternet schnell?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether cable‑based internet connections provide a high speed. It can be used to compare cable broadband with DSL, fiber or mobile data, and often implies a curiosity about the quality of a specific provider’s service.
When to use
Use this question when you are discussing internet options with friends, a landlord, or a service representative, especially if you need to decide which connection type fits your online activities best.
✦Grammar Breakdown
IstKabelinternetschnell?
Verb "sein" (3rd person singular)
"Ist" is the present‑tense form of "sein" used with third‑person singular subjects.
Compound noun "Kabelinternet"
"Kabelinternet" is a neuter compound noun (das Kabelinternet); in questions it often appears without an article.
Predicative adjective "schnell"
When an adjective follows "sein", it stays in its base form without endings.
Word order in yes/no questions
In German yes/no questions the finite verb moves to the first position, followed by the subject.
🗨In Conversation
Ist Kabelinternet schnell?
Is cable internet fast?
Ja, in den meisten Städten liefert es 100 Mbit/s oder mehr, aber das hängt vom Anbieter ab.
Yes, in most cities it delivers 100 Mbps or more, but it depends on the provider.
✕Common Mistakes
Ist der Kabelinternet schnell?
Kabelinternet is neuter (das Kabelinternet); the definite article is omitted in this yes/no question.
Ist Kabelinternet schnelle?
The adjective stays unchanged after "sein"; do not add an ending like "schnelle".
Ist Kabel-Internet schnell?
The correct spelling is the closed compound "Kabelinternet" without a hyphen.
↔Alternatives
Wie schnell ist das Kabelinternet?
How fast is the cable internet?
Hat das Kabelinternet eine hohe Geschwindigkeit?
Does the cable internet have a high speed?
Ist das Kabelinternet schnell genug für Streaming?
Is the cable internet fast enough for streaming?
Cultural Tip
In Germany, "Kabelinternet" usually refers to broadband delivered via coaxial cable (often through TV cable networks). While many regions enjoy speeds of 200 Mbit/s or more, rural areas may still rely on DSL. When asking the question, it’s polite to specify the provider or the area, because speed can vary widely even within the same city.