connection / shortcut
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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.
shortcut / link
In computing, a reference (link) that leads to another file, program, or website. On a computer desktop, it is often an icon that starts a program.
Ich habe eine Verknüpfung zu dem Programm auf meinem Desktop erstellt.
I created a shortcut to the program on my desktop.
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
Link and Verknüpfung can both refer to clickable elements that open another destination. Link is the usual term on websites and in electronic documents. Verknüpfung is particularly suitable for an icon on a computer that opens a file or program.
Auf dem Desktop öffnet die Verknüpfung das Lernprogramm.
On the desktop, the shortcut opens the learning program.
Auf der Webseite öffnet der Link das Lernprogramm.
On the website, the link opens the learning program.
