German word

verknüpfen

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈknʏpfən/

Meaning

  • verblink

Example

Ich verknüpfe die Informationen.

I link the information.

Illustration for verknüpfen (link)

More examples

Ich verknüpfe berufliche Erfahrungen mit neuen Projekten.

I link professional experiences with new projects.

Core concept

Two labeled cards tied together by one knot, showing that their meanings or information belong together.

Common phrases

  • Informationen verknüpfen

    link information

  • Theorie und Praxis verknüpfen

    link theory and practice

Similar words

verbinden: Physically join objects or components into a connected whole.
zusammenhängen: Be related through causes or content.
assoziieren: Naturally bring another word or memory to mind from a word or situation.

Definition in German

zwei Sachverhalte oder Begriffe gedanklich miteinander verbinden

Word origin

Verknüpfen combines the prefix ver- with knüpfen, 'to tie or knot', and extends the act of tying to ideas, concepts, and information.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the broader verbinden, verknüpfen commonly describes an intentional link between ideas, information, or concepts rather than a physical connection.

Other meanings

  • connectverb
  • combineverb

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