Meaning and Usage
The verb 繋げる (つなげる) means "to connect" or "to link." It is a transitive verb used when actively connecting things, people, or ideas. It often implies creating a continuous or functional connection.
Common Contexts
- Physical connections: such as connecting cables, ropes, or chains.
- Abstract connections: linking ideas, stories, or relationships.
- Social connections: bringing people together or fostering relationships.
Collocations and Patterns
- ケーブルを繋げる: to connect a cable (physical connection)
- 話を繋げる: to connect a story or conversation (logical or narrative connection)
- 人を繋げる: to connect people (social or community connection)
Register and Nuance
繋げる is neutral and commonly used in both casual and formal contexts. It is more active than 繋がる (つながる), which is intransitive and means "to be connected."
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse 繋げる (transitive) with 繋がる (intransitive). Remember 繋げる requires a direct object (something you connect), while 繋がる describes the state of being connected.