die  Anbindung

B2

Estimated CEFR level.

/ˈʔanbɪndʊŋ/

🔗 What does "die Anbindung" mean?

Die Anbindung (noun, feminine) generally describes the state or process of connecting or linking something. It can refer to various contexts:

• Transport connection: How well a place (Stadt, Gebäude, Gebiet) is connected to the transport network (Straßen, Bahn, ÖPNV). Example: Die gute Anbindung an die Autobahn ist ein Standortvorteil. (The good connection to the motorway is a location advantage.)
• Technical connection/link: The connection of systems, devices, or networks (e.g., Internetanbindung - internet connection, Datenbankanbindung - database connection, API-Anbindung - API connection). Example: Für das Homeoffice braucht man eine stabile Internet-Anbindung. (For the home office, you need a stable internet connection.)
• Organizational/Social integration/link: The integration or connection of a person, group, or department into a larger structure. Example: Die Anbindung neuer Mitarbeiter an das Team ist wichtig. (The integration of new employees into the team is important.)
• Medical connection: The regular care of a patient by a medical facility or doctor (continuity of care). Example: Nach der Entlassung ist eine gute ärztliche Anbindung notwendig. (After discharge, a good connection to medical care is necessary.)

⚠️ Although similar, Anbindung is often more specific than the general term "Verbindung" (connection). It frequently emphasizes the connection *to* something larger or established.

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🧐 Grammar of "die Anbindung" in Detail

"Anbindung" is a feminine noun. Its plural is "die Anbindungen". Here is its declension:

Example Sentences 📝

1. Die Anbindung des Dorfes an den öffentlichen Nahverkehr ist schlecht.
   (The village's connection to public transport is poor.)
2. Wir prüfen die technische Anbindung der neuen Software.
   (We are checking the technical connection/integration of the new software.)
3. Die Firma legt Wert auf eine gute Anbindung ihrer internationalen Standorte.
   (The company values a good connection/integration of its international locations.)
4. Der Arzt sprach über die Wichtigkeit der therapeutischen Anbindung.
   (The doctor spoke about the importance of therapeutic adherence/connection to care.)
5. Wegen der fehlenden Anbindung sind die Daten nicht synchronisiert.
   (Due to the missing connection/link, the data is not synchronized.)

🌐 How to use "Anbindung"?

"Die Anbindung" is often used in more formal contexts or technical jargon, but it's also suitable for everyday language, especially when talking about transport or technology.

• Transport & Infrastructure: Here, people often talk about "verkehrliche Anbindung" (transport connection), "Autobahnanbindung" (motorway access), "Bahnanbindung" (rail connection), or "Anbindung an den ÖPNV" (connection to public transport). A "gute" (good) or "schlechte" (poor) Anbindung is a common topic in location assessments.
• IT & Technology: Terms like "Internetanbindung", "Datenbankanbindung", "Systemanbindung", or "API-Anbindung" are common. This refers to the technical implementation of a connection or link.
• Organization & Social Context: Less frequent, but possible. One might speak of the "Anbindung an ein Team" (integration into a team) or "Anbindung an das Unternehmen" (connection to the company), meaning integration and belonging.

Comparison with similar words:

• Verbindung: (Connection) A more general term for any kind of link or contact. Anbindung often specifically means the connection *to* something.
• Anschluss: (Connection, line, access) Very similar, often interchangeable, especially in technical and transport contexts (e.g., "Internetanschluss" - internet line, "Bahnanschluss" - train connection). However, "Anschluss" can also mean the physical plug or socket, while "Anbindung" usually describes the state or quality of the connection.
• Integration: (Integration) More strongly emphasizes becoming embedded and part of a whole, often in social or organizational contexts.

💡 Mnemonics for "die Anbindung"

Article Mnemonic: Many feminine nouns in German end in "-ung" (like die Verbindung, die Leitung, die Meinung). Remember: The endung makes die Anbindung feminine!

Meaning Mnemonic: Imagine you need to *bind on* (an-binden) your internet cable *to* the router to get a connection. This act of 'binding on' creates the link – die Anbindung.

🔄 Synonyms & Antonyms

💡 Note: "Anlehnung" sounds similar but means 'support', 'dependence on', or 'orientation towards' (e.g., in Anlehnung an = based on).

😂 A Little Joke

Fragt der Chef den neuen IT-Mitarbeiter: "Haben Sie schon eine gute Anbindung an unser System gefunden?"
Antwortet der Mitarbeiter: "Nein, aber ich habe das WLAN-Passwort vom Café nebenan! Zählt das auch?" 😄

Translation:
The boss asks the new IT employee: "Have you found a good connection (Anbindung) to our system yet?"
The employee replies: "No, but I got the Wi-Fi password from the café next door! Does that count?" 😄

📜 A Poem about Anbindung

Die Straße schlängelt sich ins Land,
Reicht dem fernen Dorf die Hand.
Das Kabel surrt, das Netz erwacht,
Hat Stadt und Welt zusammengebracht.
Ob Schiene, Funk, ob digital,
Die Anbindung wirkt überall.
Sie schafft Kontakt, verkürzt die Zeit,
Verbindet uns, weit und breit.

Translation:
The road winds into the land,
Extends a hand to the distant village.
The cable hums, the network awakens,
Has brought city and world together.
Whether rail, radio, or digital,
The Anbindung (connection) works everywhere.
It creates contact, shortens the time,
Connects us, far and wide.

❓ Riddle

Ich habe keinen Körper, doch verbinde ich Orte.
Ich habe keine Stimme, doch bringe ich Daten und Worte.
Mal bin ich aus Asphalt, mal digital und fein,
Ohne mich bist du oft allein.

Was bin ich?
Lösung: die Anbindung

Translation:
I have no body, yet I connect places.
I have no voice, yet I bring data and words.
Sometimes I'm made of asphalt, sometimes digital and fine,
Without me, you are often alone.

What am I?

Solution: die Anbindung (the connection/link)

🧩 Other Information

Word Composition:

The word "Anbindung" is composed of:

• an-: A preposition/prefix here indicating the direction or target of the connection (something is connected *to* something else).
• Bindung: The noun form of "binden" (to bind, tie), meaning connection, bond, or relationship.

Together, they create the meaning of a connection *to* something, an attachment or link.

Typical Adjectives: gut (good), schlecht (bad), direkt (direct), schnell (fast), stabil (stable), optimal (optimal), mangelhaft (deficient), fehlend (missing).