verbunden

Verbunden is the past participle and an adjective form in German derived from the verb verbinden (to connect, to bind). It denotes that something is joined, linked, or associated with something else. The term can describe a physical connection, a social or organizational tie, or an emotional bond. Examples include: Die Geräte sind verbunden. Die Firma ist eng verbunden mit der Forschung.

In everyday language, verbunden can refer to objects that share a connection, people who belong to the same group, or ideas that are related. In technical contexts it often describes a state of linkage, for example verbundene Leitungen (connected cables) or verbundene Netzwerke (connected networks).

Originating from verbinden, verbunden is related to Verbindung (connection) and Verbindungsnetz or Verbindungen (connections). In English, it is commonly translated as connected, linked, or associated. Related terms include verknüpft and geknüpft, which are also used to describe things that are joined or interconnected. The nuanced usage of verbunden spans physical wiring, social affiliation, and conceptual relationships, reflecting its core sense of belonging or linkage.