die Schnittstelle
Translation
interface, junction, liaison point
Examples
Die Software hat eine benutzerfreundliche Schnittstelle.
The software has a user-friendly interface.
Er ist die Schnittstelle zwischen den Abteilungen.
He is the liaison between the departments.
Grammar Patterns
Schnittstelle zwischen+3 interface between ((sth.dat)) The interface between humans and machines is important.
Schnittstelle zu+3 interface to ((sth.dat)) We need an interface to the finance department.
Similar Words
Verbindung (connection), Anschluss (connection), Kontakt (contact)
Etymology
From 'Schnitt' (cut) and 'Stelle' (place, point). It literally means a 'cut-place', where two things meet or intersect.
Memory Tips
Picture two systems or departments being 'cut' and then joined at a specific 'Stelle' (point). This point of connection is the 'Schnittstelle'.