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verknüpfen

to link; to connect mentally; to associate

verb fer-KNUEP-fen Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

to interconnect

Usage Note

verknüpfen means to create a mental or logical connection between ideas: zwei Konzepte miteinander verknüpfen (to link two concepts). Common in learning theory and cognitive science. Related noun: Verknüpfung.

Examples

"Das Gehirn verknüpft neue Informationen automatisch mit bereits vorhandenem Wissen."

Natural Translation

The brain automatically links new information with already existing knowledge.

Literal Translation

The brain links new information automatically with already existing knowledge.

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