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port
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.
port
A short form for port wine, a sweet, usually red fortified wine from the Douro Valley in Portugal.
Zum Käse reichte der Gastgeber einen zwanzig Jahre alten Port.
The host served a twenty-year-old port with the cheese.
port
An international term for a harbor, especially a seaport. In German, the word 'Hafen' (harbor/port) is usually used.
Das Containerschiff läuft morgen in den Port of Rotterdam ein.
The container ship will enter the Port of Rotterdam tomorrow.
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
Anschluss and Port can both refer to the point on a device where a cable is connected. Port is more specific: it refers to an interface for data transmission, while Anschluss is more general. Use Port for a data connection and Anschluss when you simply mean the technical connection.
Das Kabel steckt im Port des Geräts und überträgt die Daten.
The cable is plugged into the device's port and transmits the data.
Das Kabel steckt im Anschluss des Geräts und stellt die Verbindung her.
The cable is plugged into the device's connection and establishes the connection.
