German word

koppeln

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɔpl̩n/

Meaning

  • verbconnect

Example

Wir koppeln die Lautsprecher mit dem Computer.

We connect the speakers to the computer.

Illustration for koppeln (connect)

More examples

Forscher koppeln verschiedene Datensätze, um Muster zu erkennen.

Researchers connect different datasets to identify patterns.

Core concept

A cable, radio link, or mechanical joint brings two independent units into coordinated operation.

Common phrases

  • Daten koppeln

    connect data

  • Informationen koppeln

    connect information

  • Systeme miteinander koppeln

    connect systems to each other

Similar words

pairen: Wireless devices are matched so they recognize and work with each other.
verbinden: Parts or wires are joined to carry electrical current or signals between them.
anschließen: A device is plugged into power or linked by cable to another device.
verknüpfen: Data or items are linked to establish a relationship between them.

Definition in German

Koppeln bedeutet, zwei Geräte, Systeme oder Elemente so zu verbinden, dass sie zusammenarbeiten oder als Einheit funktionieren.

Word origin

Koppeln is a regular verb derived from Koppel, whose meanings include a pair and a coupling.

Usage tips

  • Koppeln takes an accusative object for the device being connected and commonly uses mit for the partner, as in die Lautsprecher mit dem Computer koppeln.

Other meanings

  • coupleverb
  • linkverb

Opposites

  • trennenseparateverb
  • entkoppelndecoupleverb

Related words

  • Kopplungcouplingnoun
  • koppelbarconnectableadjective

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