The creation of a hyperlink that establishes a connection from one website or digital document to another.
example
Durch die Verlinkung auf relevante Quellen wird der Artikel für die Leser nützlicher.
By linking to relevant sources, the article becomes more useful for readers.
Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'Verlinkung' (linking) is the nominalization of the verb 'verlinken' (to link). This verb was derived from the noun 'der Link' (the link) and describes the action of creating a link.
EXAMPLE
Das Verlinken von Inhalten ist im Internet alltäglich.
Linking content is an everyday part of the internet.
Correct prepositions
To indicate the target of a link, use 'Verlinkung auf' with the accusative. To describe the connection between two elements, use 'Verlinkung mit' with the dative.
EXAMPLE
Die Verlinkung auf die Startseite funktioniert nicht.
The link to the homepage is not working.
Context: digital world
This word firmly belongs to the language of the internet and digital media. It is used when talking about websites, digital documents, or social media.
EXAMPLE
Eine gute interne Verlinkung ist wichtig für die Suchmaschinenoptimierung.
Good internal linking is important for search engine optimization.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
Verlinkung vs Link
link
'der Link' and 'die Verlinkung' both belong to the internet and digital texts. 'der Link' is the concrete element that you click on. 'die Verlinkung' means more the act of setting or creating such a link. So you can say: 'Auf der Seite gibt es einen Link' (there is a link on the page). But: 'Die Verlinkung wurde vom Autor eingefügt' (the linking was added by the author). Learners may confuse the words because they look very similar. Remember: 'Link' is the thing; 'Verlinkung' is more the action or the result of linking.
Verlinkung
Wegen der Verlinkung auf die Quelle können die Leser die Information schnell prüfen.
Because of the link to the source, readers can quickly check the information.
Link
Der Link im Artikel führt direkt zur Seite der Stadt.
The link in the article leads directly to the city's website.