tilkoble

Tilkoble is a Norwegian verb meaning to connect, attach, or link a device, service, or user to a system or network. It is used across information technology, telecommunications, and everyday contexts to describe enabling access or integration.

The verb is transitive. Common constructions include tilkoble noe til noe (to connect something to something) and tilkoble seg til en tjeneste (to connect oneself to a service). Typical phrases are tilkoble en enhet til nettverket, tilkoble telefonen til mobilnettet, or tilkoble seg internett. The related noun tilkobling refers to the act or result of connecting, while tilkoblet serves as the adjective meaning connected. Another widely used form is å koble til, which is a related phrasal verb with a similar meaning.

Etymologically, tilkoble combines til- (toward, to) with koble (to couple or connect). It shares semantics with koble til, though tilkoble tends to function as a single-word verb in written Norwegian. Common synonyms or closely related terms include koble til, kobling, and tilkobling. The choice between tilkoble and koble til can depend on stylistic preferences or emphasis, but both convey the act of establishing a link between components or services.

In practical use, tilkoble appears in descriptions of configuring devices, networks, and services. For example, you might tilkoble en ny PC til bedriftsnettverket, eller tilkoble en smart høyttaler til hjemmenettverket. The concept is central to onboarding processes, service activation, and system integration in both consumer and enterprise contexts.

See also: tilkobling, tilkoblingstjeneste, koble til.