connection / integration
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connection
The connection to a transportation, data, or supply network. It often refers to the accessibility of a place or access to services such as the internet.
Die gute Anbindung an die Autobahn macht den Standort für Unternehmen attraktiv.
The good connection to the highway makes the location attractive for businesses.
The noun 'die Anbindung' (connection/integration) is derived from the verb 'anbinden' (to tie to/attach). 'Anbinden' literally means to fasten something to something else. This basic idea of connection remains in the noun.
Die Anbindung des neuen Stadtteils an das Stromnetz ist fast abgeschlossen.
The connection of the new district to the power grid is almost complete.
'Anbindung' is almost always used with the preposition 'an' and the accusative. The pattern is: die Anbindung an etwas (the connection to something).
Wir suchen ein Haus mit guter Anbindung an den öffentlichen Nahverkehr.
We are looking for a house with good connections to public transportation.
In the context of transportation and technology, people often speak of a 'gute' (good) or 'schlechte Anbindung' (poor connection). Common combinations are the connection to the transport network, to the city center, or to the internet.
Eine schnelle Anbindung an das Internet ist für das Homeoffice unerlässlich.
A fast internet connection is essential for working from home.
In a social context, 'Anbindung' describes integration into a group. Typical phrases are 'die Anbindung an das Team' (integration into the team) or 'die soziale Anbindung verlieren' (to lose social connections).
Durch gemeinsame Projekte wird die Anbindung neuer Mitarbeiter gefördert.
Joint projects promote the integration of new employees.
connection / association
'Verbindung' and 'Anbindung' can both describe something having access to a network, place, or group. 'Verbindung' is broader and can mean a concrete technical connection, a transport connection, or social contact. 'Anbindung' describes more how well something is connected to a larger system. For example, people speak of good 'Anbindung' to train services, to the internet, or to a team. The words are easy to confuse because both can fit in transport and technology. The difference is: 'Verbindung' often means an individual connection or contact, while 'Anbindung' is more about general accessibility or integration.
Die neue Wohnung hat eine gute Anbindung an Bus und Bahn.
The new apartment has good connections to buses and trains.
Die Verbindung zum Server ist seit dem Update stabiler.
The connection to the server has been more stable since the update.