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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.
'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.
afterward / after that
'danach' and 'im Anschluss an' can both express that something happens after something else in time. 'danach' is a simple adverb and fits in many everyday sentences. 'im Anschluss an' is a fixed phrase with the noun 'Anschluss' and sounds somewhat more formal or planned, for example with appointments, courses, or events. Learners may confuse them because both describe a sequence in time. The grammar is important: you say 'danach', but 'im Anschluss an den Kurs' (following the course).
Im Anschluss an den Kurs beantwortet der Lehrer noch Fragen.
Following the course, the teacher answers a few more questions.
Die Besprechung war kurz, danach gingen alle zurück an ihre Arbeit.
The meeting was short; afterward, everyone went back to their work.