World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesWählverbindung
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Vählverbindung
"Die Wählverbindung war in den 90er Jahren weit verbreitet."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A method of connecting to the internet using a modem and a telephone line.
"Many users still remember the sound of a dial-up connection as they accessed the internet in the 90s." - 2
A type of internet connection characterized by low speed and reliance on traditional telephone infrastructure.
"Dial-up connections are largely obsolete today, replaced by broadband technologies."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the verb phrase 'dial up', referencing the action of turning or pressing a telephone dial to establish a connection. Originating in the mid-20th century for telephony, it was later adopted in the computing era to describe data connections established via standard telephone lines.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Dial-up"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Dial-up" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
Connexion commutée
Transliteration: Koneksion komutée
"La connexion commutée était populaire dans les années 90."
Wählverbindung
Transliteration: Vählverbindung
"Die Wählverbindung war in den 90er Jahren weit verbreitet."
Connessione dial-up
Transliteration: Connessione dial-up
"La connessione dial-up era comune negli anni '90."
Conexión por marcación
Transliteration: Conexión por marcación
"La conexión por marcación era muy utilizada en los años 90."
Conexão discada
Transliteration: Conexão discada
"A conexão discada era comum na década de 90."
डायल-अप कनेक्शन
Transliteration: Ḍāyal-ap kanekśan
"डायल-अप कनेक्शन 90 के दशक में लोकप्रिय था।"
拨号连接
Transliteration: Bōhào liánjiē
"拨号连接在90年代非常流行。"
다이얼업 연결
Transliteration: Dai-eol-eob yeon-gyeol
"다이얼업 연결은 90년대에 인기가 있었습니다."
ダイヤルアップ接続
Transliteration: Daiyaru appu setsuzoku
"ダイヤルアップ接続は90年代に人気がありました。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all German termsA barracks or building intended for the accommodation of soldiers, usually located within a fortified place.
A secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Dial-up"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.