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In information technology, an interface that serves as an endpoint for data transmission. A distinction is made between physical ports, such as a USB port, and logical ports for network communication.
Für den Webserver müssen wir den Port 80 in der Firewall freigeben.
For the web server, we need to open port 80 in the firewall.
Since 'Port' (port) has three very different meanings, context is crucial. If it is about computers, it means the technical interface. With drinks, it means port wine, and with ships, it means the harbor.
Mein Laptop hat nur noch einen USB-C-Port.
My laptop only has one USB-C port left.
In its IT meaning, 'Port' (port) is often used as part of compounds such as 'USB-Port' (USB port) or 'Netzwerk-Port' (network port). Typical verbs are 'einen Port öffnen' (to open a port), 'freigeben' (to allow/open), or 'blockieren' (to block).
Der Techniker muss den Port 443 in der Firewall freigeben.
The technician has to allow port 443 in the firewall.
When 'Port' (port) is used in the context of food and drink, it is the short form of 'Portwein' (port wine).
Möchten Sie zum Käse ein Glas Port probieren?
Would you like to try a glass of port with the cheese?
The meaning 'Hafen' (harbor/port) is mainly used in international trade and seafaring, often as part of proper names. In everyday German, this use is rare.
Die Ware wird über den Port of Singapore verschifft.
The goods are shipped via the Port of Singapore.
connection
'der Anschluss' and 'der Port' can both mean a technical connection. 'der Anschluss' is more general and works for electricity, water, telephone, internet, or also a socket on a device. 'der Port' is used mainly in computing and technology, for example for a USB port or a network port. The words are easy to confuse because a port is often a type of 'Anschluss'. 'Anschluss' is more natural when speaking generally about a connection. 'Port' is more specific when it is about computers, devices, or data transmission.
Der USB-Port am Computer ist kaputt, deshalb erkennt er den Stick nicht.
The USB port on the computer is broken, so it doesn't recognize the flash drive.
In der neuen Wohnung fehlt noch der Anschluss für das Internet.
The new apartment still doesn't have an internet connection.