anschluss

This is the 610th most frequent German word.


anschluss

"Anschluss" means "connection" or "annexation" in English, depending on the context.


Here, 'Anschluss' refers to a transportation connection or transfer.

Der Anschlusszug war pünktlich.

The connecting train was on time.


'Anschluss' in this context means a service connection, specifically to the internet.

Ich habe keinen Internetanschluss in meiner Wohnung.

I do not have an internet connection in my apartment.


This usage represents a more abstract notion of connection or integration.

Der Anschluss an die neuesten Technologien ist für Unternehmen wichtig.

Connection to the latest technologies is important for businesses.