No. 610 in German
anschluss
"Anschluss" means "connection" or "annexation" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
Der Anschlusszug war pünktlich.
The connecting train was on time.
Here, 'Anschluss' refers to a transportation connection or transfer.
Ich habe keinen Internetanschluss in meiner Wohnung.
I do not have an internet connection in my apartment.
'Anschluss' in this context means a service connection, specifically to the internet.
Der Anschluss an die neuesten Technologien ist für Unternehmen wichtig.
Connection to the latest technologies is important for businesses.
This usage represents a more abstract notion of connection or integration.
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