Translation of German word "Wissenschaft" to English
dieWissenschaft
/vaɪnˈʃaft/
Meaning
NounA particular discipline or branch of knowledge that is natural, measurable or consisting of systematic principles rather than intuition or technical skill.
How to use
Wissenschaft ('science / academic research') is a feminine noun: die Wissenschaft (plural: die Wissenschaften). Geisteswissenschaften — Humanities.
🇬🇧 English
science
Example
Ich studiere Wissenschaft.
I'm studying science.
Die Wissenschaft ist sehr komplex.
Science is very complex.
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Common phrases
- Naturwissenschaft— natural science
- Wissenschaftler— scientist / researcher
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What is the definition of the German word "die Wissenschaft"?▼
The German word "die Wissenschaft" is defined as: "A particular discipline or branch of knowledge that is natural, measurable or consisting of systematic principles rather than intuition or technical skill."
What does the German word "die Wissenschaft" mean?▼
The German word "die Wissenschaft" means "science" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Wissenschaft ist sehr wichtig." (which translates as "I'm studying science.").
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