die Anschlussstelle
junction
An entrance or exit ramp that connects a road with a motorway or expressway.
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen an der nächsten Anschlussstelle von der Autobahn abfahren.
We have to get off the motorway at the next junction.
die Anschlussstelle
junction / connection point
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Meanings
die Anschlussstelle
connection point
A technical point where a device or line can be connected, for example a port or socket.
EXAMPLE
Der Router hat vier Anschlussstellen für Netzwerkkabel.
The router has four connection points for network cables.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is made up of 'der Anschluss' (connection) and 'die Stelle' (place/point). So it literally describes a place where a connection is possible, whether on the road or in technology.
EXAMPLE
An dieser Stelle wird eine neue Anschlussstelle für die Autobahn gebaut.
A new motorway junction is being built at this spot.
Context clue
The context makes clear which meaning is intended. Words like 'Autobahn' (motorway), 'abfahren' (to exit), or 'A8' point to the road connection. Terms like 'Router' (router), 'Kabel' (cable), or 'Port' (port) indicate the technical meaning.
EXAMPLE
Die Anschlussstelle Hamburg-Moorburg war wegen eines Unfalls gesperrt.
The Hamburg-Moorburg junction was closed because of an accident.
Typical collocations
In the context of motorways, the phrases 'die nächste Anschlussstelle nehmen' (to take the next junction) or 'an der Anschlussstelle abfahren/auffahren' (to exit/enter at the junction) are often used.
EXAMPLE
Um nach Hause zu kommen, müssen wir die nächste Anschlussstelle nehmen.
To get home, we have to take the next junction.
Correct preposition
When you are at an Anschlussstelle (junction) or perform an action there (e.g. exiting), you use the preposition 'an' with the dative.
EXAMPLE
An der Anschlussstelle Köln-Ost gibt es oft Stau.
There is often traffic at the Cologne-East junction.
Compare with
Anschlussstelle vs Anschluss
connection
Anschluss generally refers to connecting a device or cable to a network or another device. Anschlussstelle, by contrast, specifically refers to the designated place for this, such as a socket or port. When you mean the connection, Anschluss is appropriate; when you mean the place for it, Anschlussstelle is appropriate.
Anschlussstelle
Die Anschlussstelle für den Monitor befindet sich an der Rückseite des Computers.
The connection point for the monitor is located on the back of the computer.
Anschluss
Der Anschluss des Monitors an den Computer funktioniert problemlos.
The monitor’s connection to the computer works without any problems.
In real life
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