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Anschluß, Anschlüsse

connection

Dies bedeutet eine Verbindung oder das Zusammenfügen von etwas, zum Beispiel von Geräten, Leitungen oder auch im übertragenen Sinn von Menschen oder Gruppen.

Definition & meaning

The word refers to the act of connecting something or the state of being connected. It is used in several contexts:

Physical connection: The act of joining or linking things together, such as plugging an electrical device into a socket or connecting pipes to a supply line.
Transportation: A connecting transport service, such as a train or flight that allows a passenger to continue their journey after arriving at a stop (e.g., catching a connecting flight).
Social or professional integration: The process of becoming part of a group, society, or organization (e.g., finding social connections or integration in a new city).
Historical/Political context: Specifically refers to the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany in 1938.

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar: Masculine noun (der Anschluss). The plural form is Anschlüsse.
Spelling note: According to the German spelling reform of 1996, the modern spelling is Anschluss (with 'ss' after a short vowel). The spelling Anschluß (with 'ß') is considered traditional or outdated but is still frequently seen in older texts.
Origin: It is derived from the verb anschließen , which consists of the prefix an- (on/at) and the verb schließen (to close/to lock). It literally means "closing onto" something.