der Link
link
A reference in an electronic document or on a webpage that leads to another location or another file when clicked.
EXAMPLE
Kannst du mir bitte den Link zu dem Video schicken?
Could you please send me the link to the video?
der Link
link
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Meanings
Usage tips
Origin of the word
'Der Link' (the link) is a word from English that has been fully adopted into the German language. It is used in digital contexts (internet, documents) and is part of standard German.
EXAMPLE
In der E-Mail findest du einen Link mit weiteren Informationen.
In the email, you will find a link with further information.
Typical collocations
Typical actions on the internet are described with 'Link' (link). Common verbs are: auf einen Link klicken (to click on a link), einem Link folgen (to follow a link), einen Link öffnen (to open a link), or einen Link kopieren (to copy a link).
EXAMPLE
Folgen Sie dem Link, um Ihr Passwort zurückzusetzen.
Follow the link to reset your password.
Correct preposition
When describing an action with a link, the correct preposition is almost always 'auf'. You click 'auf' einen Link (on a link).
EXAMPLE
Klicken Sie auf den folgenden Link, um die Registrierung abzuschließen.
Click on the following link to complete the registration.
Compare with
Link vs Url
URL
A Link is a clickable reference that opens another page or file. A Url, by contrast, is the target's unique internet address. A Link can contain a Url, but the Url can also be entered directly into the address bar.
Link
Klicke auf den Link, um die Webseite zu öffnen.
Click the link to open the webpage.
Url
Gib die Url in die Adresszeile ein, um die Webseite zu öffnen.
Enter the URL in the address bar to open the webpage.
In real life
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