koppla

Swedish word: koppla

English translation and explanation:

• To connect
• To link
• To couple
• To engage/disengage (a mechanism)
• To associate (ideas/thoughts)

Usage:

• Commonly used when talking about physically connecting things, like cables or devices (e.g., koppla in en sladd – connect a cable).
• Can also mean to link or relate concepts or people.
• In mechanical contexts, it might mean to engage or disengage a clutch or other coupling device.
• Informally, it can also mean to relax or take a break – similar to "unwind."

Synonyms & differences:

• ansluta — also means to connect or attach, often used in more technical or network contexts.
• förbinda — means to connect or link, often used in a more general or abstract sense.
• länka — means to link (like web pages or chains), specifically where linking is inherent or formalized.

Example sentences:

• Kan du koppla datorn till skrivaren? — Can you connect the computer to the printer?
• Jag kan inte koppla de här två idéerna. — I can't link these two ideas together.
• Motorn kopplades inte i tid. — The engine wasn’t engaged in time.