electrical engineering
die Elektrotechnik
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electrical engineering
A technical field and engineering discipline concerned with the study and application of electricity and magnetism. This includes power engineering, electronics, communications engineering, and automation technology.
Mein Bruder studiert Elektrotechnik und möchte später in der Energieversorgung arbeiten.
My brother is studying electrical engineering and wants to work in energy supply later.
| gender | feminine die |
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| genitive | der Elektrotechnik |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Elektrotechnik | – |
| accusative | die Elektrotechnik | – |
| dative | der Elektrotechnik | – |
| genitive | der Elektrotechnik | – |
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The word is composed of 'Elektro-' (derived from electricity) and 'Technik' (technology/engineering). So it refers to the technology or engineering concerned with electricity.
Die Entwicklung der Elektrotechnik hat die moderne Welt revolutioniert.
The development of electrical engineering revolutionized the modern world.
'Elektrotechnik' (electrical engineering) belongs to a large group of words that describe technical fields and end in '-technik', such as 'Maschinentechnik' (mechanical engineering), 'Informationstechnik' (information technology), or 'Bautechnik' (construction engineering).
Nach dem Abitur schwankte er zwischen Elektrotechnik und Maschinenbau.
After finishing secondary school, he was torn between electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.
Since it is an academic and professional field, 'Elektrotechnik' is often used with verbs from the areas of education and work, for example 'Elektrotechnik studieren' (to study electrical engineering) or 'in der Elektrotechnik arbeiten' (to work in electrical engineering).
Er hat an der Technischen Universität Elektrotechnik studiert.
He studied electrical engineering at the Technical University.
electronics
Both words can refer to a technical field of study or specialization. „Elektronik“ specifically focuses on electronic components, circuits, and their control, while „Elektrotechnik“ is the broader field concerned with electricity. Talk about „Elektronik“ when referring to circuits and about „Elektrotechnik“ when referring to a broader technical degree.
Im Studium der Elektrotechnik lernt Mira auch etwas über Stromversorgung und Antriebstechnik.
In her electrical engineering degree, Mira is also learning about power supplies and drive technology.
Im Studium der Elektronik lernt Mira, wie Transistoren Schaltungen steuern.
In her electronics degree, Mira is learning how transistors control circuits.
