German Phrase
Was ist Gigabit-Internet?
Meaning
The sentence asks for a definition of ‘Gigabit‑Internet’. It is typically used when someone wants to know what the term means, how fast the connection is, and what technology is involved.
When to use
Use this question in conversations about broadband plans, when comparing internet providers, or in a tech‑savvy setting where you need a clear explanation of the service’s speed and capabilities.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WasistGigabit-Internet?
Was (interrogative pronoun)
Used to ask for a definition or explanation; it does not change with case.
ist (sein, 3rd person singular)
The present tense of 'sein' used to equate the subject with a definition.
Gigabit-Internet (compound noun)
A foreign‑language element (Gigabit) combined with a German noun (Internet); the hyphen is standard when the first part is an abbreviation or a non‑German word.
Question mark
In German, the question mark is placed directly after the last word without a space.
🗨In Conversation
Was ist Gigabit-Internet?
What is gigabit internet?
Gigabit-Internet ist ein Breitbandanschluss, der bis zu einem Gigabit pro Sekunde übertragen kann – das entspricht etwa 125 Megabyte pro Sekunde.
Gigabit internet is a broadband connection that can transfer up to one gigabit per second – roughly 125 megabytes per second.
✕Common Mistakes
Was ist Gigabit Internet?
In German the hyphen is required when a foreign abbreviation is combined with a German noun.
Was ist das Gigabit-Internet?
The article ‘das’ is unnecessary because the question asks for a definition, not a specific instance.
Was sind Gigabit-Internet?
‘Ist’ (singular) must be used because ‘Gigabit‑Internet’ is a singular noun.
↔Alternatives
Was bedeutet Gigabit-Internet?
What does gigabit internet mean?
Was versteht man unter Gigabit-Internet?
What is meant by gigabit internet?
Wie funktioniert Gigabit-Internet?
How does gigabit internet work?
Cultural Tip
In German technical writing, foreign terms like ‘Gigabit’ are often linked to German nouns with a hyphen to keep the compound readable. The phrase is neutral in register and works both in formal articles and casual conversation. Remember that ‘Internet’ is neuter (das Internet), but in this fixed expression the article is omitted.