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connection
The act of connecting two or more things with each other, or the result of this action. This can refer to abstract concepts, data, or events.
Die Studie untersucht die Verknüpfung zwischen Stress und Schlafproblemen.
The study examines the connection between stress and sleep problems.
The noun 'Verknüpfung' (connection/shortcut) comes from the verb 'verknüpfen' (to connect/link). The ending '-ung' turns the action of connecting into a noun. The base word 'knüpfen' means 'to tie' or 'to knot'.
Es ist wichtig, neue Vokabeln mit Bildern zu verknüpfen.
It is important to connect new vocabulary with pictures.
To name the connected elements, the preposition 'zwischen' (between) with the dative is often used. 'von' (of) with the dative is also possible.
Es gibt eine klare Verknüpfung zwischen Ernährung und Gesundheit.
There is a clear connection between diet and health.
You can recognize the computer meaning by words like 'Desktop', 'Datei' (file), 'Website', 'klicken' (to click), or 'erstellen' (to create). In all other cases, the abstract connection is usually meant.
Klicke einfach auf die Verknüpfung, um das Programm zu starten.
Just click on the shortcut to start the program.
In a computer context, a 'Verknüpfung' (shortcut/link) is typically 'erstellt' (created), 'gelöscht' (deleted), or 'angeklickt' (clicked on). You can also say 'eine Verknüpfung auf dem Desktop ablegen' (to place a shortcut on the desktop).
Ich habe die Verknüpfung aus Versehen gelöscht.
I accidentally deleted the shortcut.
link
'der Link' and 'die Verknüpfung' can both lead to another file, webpage, or program in the digital world. 'der Link' is very common in everyday language, especially on the internet: you click on it and move on to something else. 'die Verknüpfung' sounds more technical and is often used for an icon on a computer, for example on the desktop. Learners may confuse the words because both describe a connection to something digital. For webpages, people usually say 'Link'; for a desktop icon or a technical connection, 'Verknüpfung' is more likely.
Auf dem Desktop liegt eine Verknüpfung zum neuen Programm.
There is a shortcut to the new program on the desktop.
Im Chat steht ein Link zu den Fotos vom Ausflug.
There is a link to the photos from the trip in the chat.