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connected
Being physically or technically connected to a system or device, for example to the power grid, the internet, or another device.
Prüfen Sie bitte, ob der Drucker korrekt an den Computer angeschlossen ist.
Please check whether the printer is correctly connected to the computer.
'Angeschlossen' (connected / affiliated) is the past participle of the separable verb 'anschließen' (to connect / to join). It is very often used like an adjective to describe a state of being connected.
Das Gerät ist jetzt angeschlossen und betriebsbereit.
The device is now connected and ready for use.
The word is almost always used with the preposition 'an' and the accusative. It describes the connection to something: angeschlossen an etwas (connected/affiliated to something).
Ist dein Laptop an das WLAN-Netzwerk angeschlossen?
Is your laptop connected to the Wi-Fi network?
When the context is technical devices, 'angeschlossen' (connected) describes a physical or digital connection. Typical signal words are Strom (electricity), Internet (internet), Kabel (cable), Drucker (printer), or Computer (computer).
Der Fernseher ist nicht richtig an die Antenne angeschlossen.
The television is not properly connected to the antenna.
In an organizational context, 'angeschlossen' (affiliated) means that a person or institution is part of a larger group. Pay attention to words like Verband (association), Verein (club), Firma (company), or Organisation (organization).
Dem Sportverein sind mehrere kleinere Gruppen angeschlossen.
Several smaller groups are affiliated with the sports club.
independent
'unabhängig' and 'angeschlossen' can express an opposition when it comes to connection or affiliation. 'unabhängig' means that someone or something is independent and is not controlled by another system, group, or person. 'angeschlossen' means that something is connected to a technical system or belongs to a larger organization. Use 'unabhängig' when independence is important. 'angeschlossen' fits when the connection or membership is important.
Seit Montag ist das Ferienhaus an das schnelle Internet angeschlossen.
Since Monday, the holiday home has been connected to high-speed internet.
Das kleine Dorf ist bei der Stromversorgung unabhängig vom großen Netz.
The small village is independent of the large grid for its power supply.