verknüpfen
to link / connect
To relate or connect two or more things mentally, logically, or technically.
EXAMPLE
Die App verknüpft den Kalender mit der To-do-Liste.
The app links the calendar with the to-do list.
verknüpfen
to link / connect
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Meanings
verknüpfen
to tie together
To physically connect something with a knot or a similar technique.
EXAMPLE
Sie verknüpfte die beiden Fäden sorgfältig miteinander.
She carefully tied the two threads together.
Usage tips
Inseparable verb
'Verknüpfen' (to link/connect) is an inseparable verb that comes from 'knüpfen' (to tie a knot). The prefix 'ver-' strengthens the idea of a firm connection.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe die beiden Seile fest miteinander verknüpft.
I tied the two ropes firmly together.
Fixed preposition
The verb 'verknüpfen' (to link/connect) is almost always used with the preposition 'mit' (with). The pattern is: 'etwas mit etwas verknüpfen' (to link/connect something with something).
EXAMPLE
In meiner Präsentation möchte ich die Theorie mit praktischen Beispielen verknüpfen.
In my presentation, I would like to link the theory with practical examples.
Context clue
The abstract meaning (to connect logically/technically) is much more common today than the physical one. You can recognize it by the fact that the objects are not physical things, but, for example, data, ideas, events, or memories.
EXAMPLE
Bitte verknüpfen Sie Ihr Bankkonto mit der App.
Please link your bank account with the app.
Context clue
You can recognize the literal meaning (to physically tie together) by the fact that it involves concrete, flexible objects. Typical objects are threads, ropes, ribbons, or ends.
EXAMPLE
Der Gärtner verknüpfte die Äste der jungen Bäume.
The gardener tied together the branches of the young trees.
Compare with
verknüpfen vs verbinden
to connect / to bandage
Both words can express a mental or technical relationship between two things. verbinden refers more to a direct or functional unity, while verknüpfen places greater emphasis on the logical association or connection in terms of content. Choose verknüpfen when this relationship itself is the focus.
verknüpfen
Die App verknüpft mein Benutzerkonto mit den passenden Kalenderdaten.
The app links my user account to the relevant calendar data.
verbinden
Die App verbindet mein Benutzerkonto mit meinem Kalender.
The app connects my user account to my calendar.
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