This is the 2290th most frequent German word.
hub
"Hub" in German can mean "lift" or "elevation," often referring to a vertical movement or raising.
Here 'Hub' is used in a technical context to refer to the core or central source within a network.
Der Hub des Netzwerks ist zentral für dessen Betrieb.
The hub of the network is central to its operation.
Here 'Hub' refers to the hub of a wheel in mechanical or physical terms.
Der Hub eines Fahrrades ist eine mechanische Komponente.
The hub of a bicycle is a mechanical component.
In this case, 'Hub' is used metaphorically to indicate a central point for activity or operations.