This is the 3331st most frequent German word.
glasfaser
Fiber optic.
Here, 'glasfaser' refers to 'fiber optic' as used in technology for Internet connections.
Die Glasfaserleitung bietet sehr schnelle Internetverbindungen.
The fiberglass line provides very fast internet connections.
Here, 'glasfaser' denotes the physical composition of fiberglass, which is glass fibers.
Eine Glasfaser besteht aus dünnen Fäden aus Glas.
A fiberglass is made up of thin threads of glass.
In this sentence, 'glasfaser' is used to refer to the material, emphasizing its fragility during repairs.