nexus
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nexus / hub
A central point or connection that links different elements or systems with one another.
Der Frankfurter Flughafen ist ein wichtiger Nexus im internationalen Luftverkehr.
Frankfurt Airport is an important hub in international air traffic.
nexus / connection
A complex relationship or causal connection between different things, often in a formal or academic context.
Die Studie untersucht den Nexus zwischen Armut und mangelnder Bildung.
The study examines the nexus between poverty and lack of education.
'Nexus' is a loanword from Latin and is used almost exclusively in technical, academic, and written language. In normal everyday conversation, it sounds very unnatural and formal.
Die Dissertation analysiert den Nexus von Macht und Sprache.
The dissertation analyzes the nexus of power and language.
When a relationship is being described, 'Nexus' (nexus) almost always follows the structure 'der Nexus zwischen' + dative. This names the two elements that are connected with each other.
Es gibt einen klaren Nexus zwischen Bildung und Einkommen.
There is a clear nexus between education and income.
In the meaning 'zentraler Verknüpfungspunkt' (central connecting point), 'Nexus' (nexus) often refers to infrastructure, logistics, or networks. It describes a place where many connections come together.
Dieser Bahnhof ist der zentrale Nexus des regionalen Schienenverkehrs.
This station is the central hub of regional rail transport.
connection / association
Verbindung generally refers to the technical link between systems. Nexus is more strongly marked and refers to a central point where several elements or systems come together. Verbindung fits a single link; for a connecting center, Nexus is more appropriate.
Der zentrale Server bildet den Nexus zwischen mehreren Systemen.
The central server is the nexus between several systems.
Ein Datenkabel bildet die Verbindung zwischen den beiden Systemen.
A data cable forms the connection between the two systems.
