noun
der Anschluss, ¨-e
connection
Das ist der Moment, wenn etwas mit etwas anderem verbunden wird, zum Beispiel ein Gerät mit einem Kabel oder eine Strecke mit einer anderen Strecke.
The German word "Anschluss" is a noun that means "connection", "link", or "joining". It comes from the verb "anschließen" ("to connect" or "to attach"). The word breaks down into:
- Schluss = "conclusion" or "end"
- When combined as "Anschluss", it implies putting things together or making a connection.
Similar words:
- Verbindung – connection, link
- Zusammenschluss – merger, coalition, uniting
- Anbindung – connection (often used for transport or infrastructure)
Differences:
- Anschluss emphasizes the act or state of joining or connecting.
- Verbindung is broader and commonly used for any kind of connection (physical, electronic, social).
- Zusammenschluss refers to a formal or organizational merging.
- Anbindung is often specific to physical or logistic connections, like transport or networks.
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Examples
Der Anschluss an das neue Netzwerk funktioniert gut.noun
The connection to the new network works well.
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