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connection
A technical connection to a supply or communication network such as electricity, water, telephone, or internet.
In der neuen Wohnung müssen wir noch den Internet-Anschluss freischalten lassen.
In the new apartment, we still need to have the internet connection activated.
connection
An onward connection in public transport, for example a train, bus, or plane that you need to catch after arriving.
Wenn unser Zug pünktlich ist, erwischen wir den Anschluss nach Hamburg.
If our train is on time, we'll catch the connection to Hamburg.
to make connections
To establish social contact with other people or a group; to integrate and make friends.
Nach ihrem Umzug fiel es ihr schwer, in der neuen Stadt Anschluss zu finden.
After her move, she found it difficult to make connections in the new city.
following
Taking place directly after something in time.
Im Anschluss an den Vortrag gibt es eine Diskussionsrunde.
Following the lecture, there will be a discussion session.
Anschluss
The political and military annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany in 1938.
Der „Anschluss“ Österreichs im Jahr 1938 war ein entscheidender Schritt in Richtung Zweiter Weltkrieg.
The 'Anschluss' of Austria in 1938 was a decisive step toward the Second World War.
'Der Anschluss' (connection) is derived from the separable verb 'anschließen' (to connect). The prefix 'an-' often expresses a connection or an addition, which can be seen in all meanings of the noun.
Können Sie bitte den Monitor an den Laptop anschließen?
Could you please connect the monitor to the laptop?
The context makes the meaning clear: Technical terms like 'Internet' or 'Strom' (electricity) point to a supply connection (m01). Means of transport like 'Zug' (train) or 'Bus' signal a travel connection (m02). The fixed expression 'Anschluss finden' always means social contact (m03).
Der Techniker hat den Stromanschluss im Keller installiert.
The technician installed the power connection in the basement.
In technical contexts, 'Anschluss' is often used with verbs like 'legen' (to install/lay), 'haben' (to have), or 'freischalten' (to activate). Common compounds are 'Internetanschluss' (internet connection), 'Telefonanschluss' (telephone connection), and 'Wasseranschluss' (water connection).
Wir haben endlich einen schnellen Glasfaseranschluss.
We finally have a fast fiber-optic connection.
In travel contexts, you can 'erreichen' (catch/reach), 'bekommen' (get), or 'verpassen' (miss) a connection. The destination is often given with the preposition 'nach'.
Beeil dich, sonst verpassen wir den Anschluss nach Köln!
Hurry up, or we'll miss the connection to Cologne!
The social meaning is used almost exclusively in the fixed expression 'Anschluss finden' (to make connections). It describes the process of making friends and integrating into a group.
Durch den Sportverein hat er schnell Anschluss gefunden.
Through the sports club, he quickly made connections.
The temporal meaning is used in the fixed phrase 'im Anschluss an' (following), followed by the accusative. It means 'directly afterward' and is common in formal or written contexts.
Im Anschluss an die Präsentation können Sie Fragen stellen.
Following the presentation, you may ask questions.
In this meaning, 'der Anschluss' refers to a specific historical event. The term is used almost only in historical or political texts about the Nazi period.
Im Geschichtsunterricht haben wir über den „Anschluss“ Österreichs gesprochen.
In history class, we talked about the 'Anschluss' of Austria.
connection / association
Both words can refer to a travel connection by bus or train. „Verbindung“ generally means the route or transport service available, while „Anschluss“ particularly emphasizes the opportunity to continue the journey as scheduled after arriving. „Verbindung“ fits the entire route, while „Anschluss“ refers to the transfer.
Nach der Ankunft in Hannover muss ich den Anschluss nach Hamburg erreichen.
After arriving in Hanover, I have to catch the connection to Hamburg.
Die Verbindung von Berlin nach Hamburg fährt heute alle zwei Stunden.
The connection from Berlin to Hamburg runs every two hours today.
