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Physically or technically in contact with each other. This can refer to devices, places, or systems.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Drucker korrekt mit dem Computer verbunden ist.
Make sure that the printer is correctly connected to the computer.
'Verbunden' (connected) is the past participle of the verb 'verbinden' (to connect). It is used like an adjective and describes a state that has resulted from connecting.
Die beiden Städte sind durch eine Brücke miteinander verbunden.
The two cities are connected to each other by a bridge.
In most meanings, 'verbunden' (connected/associated) is used with the preposition 'mit' and the dative. Pay attention to the context to understand the exact meaning.
Diese Entscheidung ist mit großen Herausforderungen verbunden.
This decision is associated with major challenges.
To express an emotional relationship, the reflexive phrase 'sich verbunden fühlen mit' (to feel connected to) is used. The subject feels the connection to a person or thing.
Ich fühle mich diesem Ort sehr verbunden.
I feel very connected to this place.
In this meaning, 'verbunden mit' (associated with) is often used for abstract, unavoidable accompanying circumstances. Typical nouns are costs, risks, effort, or expense.
Die Renovierung des alten Hauses war mit viel Aufwand verbunden.
The renovation of the old house was associated with a lot of effort.
The phrase 'jemandem verbunden sein' (to be obliged to someone) expresses gratitude and is very formal. It is often used in the subjunctive II ('wäre Ihnen verbunden' — would be obliged to you) in letters or emails to formulate a polite request.
Ich wäre Ihnen sehr verbunden, wenn Sie mir die Unterlagen bald zusenden könnten.
I would be very much obliged to you if you could send me the documents soon.
online
'online' and 'verbunden' can both describe that a device or system has contact with a network. 'online' usually says that something is reachable and active on the internet or in a network. 'verbunden' is more general and only describes the contact between things, for example between a phone and the Wi-Fi, or a printer and the computer. Learners can confuse the words because a device is often online when it is connected. But 'verbunden' refers more to the technical connection, while 'online' emphasizes the usable state within the network.
Der Laptop ist mit dem Drucker verbunden, aber das Internet funktioniert nicht.
The laptop is connected to the printer, but the internet is not working.
Maria ist heute den ganzen Vormittag online und beantwortet Nachrichten.
Maria is online all morning today and replies to messages.