der Anschluss

Plural: die Anschlüsse
Based on: an, anschließen
Goethe A1 Noun #751 Noun
  1. the port, the connector, the connection
  2. the connection
1.

the port, the connector, the connection

(For devices, it's the port, for a home it's the connection to the net (for example water))
Examples
  • Der USB Anschluss an meiner Toilette ist kaputt. Wo soll ich jetzt mein Telefon laden, wenn ich auf dem "Thron" bin.
  • The USB port on my toilet is broken.Where am I supposed to charge my phone now while on the throne?
2.

the connection

(In the context of connection to a group)
Examples
  • Der Neuling suchte Anschluss an die Gruppe der erfahrenen Mitarbeiter.
  • The newcomer sought connection/connecting with the group of experienced employees.

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Can you use it for a train connection ? Does this work:

Da mein Zug spät war, habe ich meinen Anschluss verpasst

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Reply to  Emanuel

ok , but Anschluss here is at least correct in the context.

Btw i still don’t receive comment notifications

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Reply to  xv

Meant to add a question mark on here- I assume at least Anschluss is correctly used?

How many meanings does the German word 'Anschluss' have?

Anschluss has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the port, the connector, the connection, 2. the connection.

What is the gender of 'Anschluss'?

der

What is the plural of 'Anschluss'?

die Anschlüsse

What is 'Anschluss' related to?

The word 'Anschluss' is related to an and anschließen.

Where can I learn more about 'Anschluss'?

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"stecken" is a relative of "to stick". But why are the words for wall plug, silverware and hiding all with "stecken" in them? Today, we'll find out.
Vocab: stecken, verstecken, anstecken, das Besteck, der Stecker, die Steckdose
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