German Phrase
Anzahl verbundener Geräte
Meaning
Literally, “number of connected devices.” It is used to state how many devices are currently linked to a network, system, or piece of equipment.
When to use
Use this phrase in technical or business contexts – e.g., when discussing network status, IoT dashboards, or equipment inventories. It is a concise, formal way to report a count.
✦Grammar Breakdown
AnzahlverbundenerGeräte
Noun gender & case
"Anzahl" is a feminine noun that typically governs the genitive case; the following noun phrase must be in genitive.
Strong adjective declension (Genitive plural)
Because the genitive noun phrase has no article, the adjective "verbundener" takes the strong ending –er for genitive plural.
Participle as adjective
"verbunden" is the past participle of "verbinden" and can be used like a regular adjective, following the same declension rules.
🗨In Conversation
Wie viele Geräte sind momentan verbunden?
How many devices are currently connected?
Die Anzahl verbundener Geräte beträgt zwölf.
The number of connected devices is twelve.
✕Common Mistakes
Anzahl verbundenen Geräte
The adjective needs the strong genitive ending –er because there is no article before "Geräte".
Anzahl der verbundene Geräte
Using the weak ending –e would be correct only with a definite article ("der").
Anzahl verbundener Gerät
Singular "Gerät" would change the meaning; the phrase refers to a plural count.
↔Alternatives
Anzahl der angeschlossenen Geräte
Number of attached devices
Wie viele Geräte sind verbunden?
How many devices are connected?
Gesamtzahl der verbundenen Geräte
Total number of connected devices
Cultural Tip
In German technical writing, precision is prized. "Verbunden" and "angeschlossen" are both correct, but "verbundener Geräte" sounds slightly more formal and is common in software‑engineer documentation. Avoid colloquial shortcuts like "gerätezahl" unless you are speaking informally.