die Verkoppelung
Translation
coupling, interconnection, interlinking
Examples
Die Verkoppelung der Systeme erhöhte die Effizienz.
The coupling of the systems increased efficiency.
Es geht um die Verkoppelung von Energie- und Verkehrsnetzen.
It is about the interconnection of energy and transport networks.
Grammar Patterns
the coupling of ((sth.)) ((von et3)) The coupling of the systems increased efficiency.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Kopplung (coupling), die Verbindung (connection); Antonyms: die Entkoppelung (decoupling)
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix) + 'koppeln' (to couple, from Latin 'copula' meaning bond) + '-ung' (noun suffix). 'The act of coupling together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'coupling' train cars together. 'Verkoppelung' is a technical term for this kind of strong, often mechanical or systemic, connection.