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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.
affiliated
Belonging as a member or part of a larger organization, association, or group.
Die angeschlossenen Betriebe müssen die neuen Sicherheitsrichtlinien umsetzen.
The affiliated businesses must implement the new safety guidelines.
'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.
connected
Verbunden describes in general that there is a technical connection between devices or systems. Angeschlossen usually emphasizes the specific connection to a device, interface, or infrastructure. That is why German typically uses mit etwas verbunden, but an etwas angeschlossen.
Der Drucker ist per Kabel an den Router angeschlossen.
The printer is connected to the router by cable.
Der Drucker ist drahtlos mit dem Netzwerk verbunden.
The printer is connected to the network wirelessly.
