technical language
die Fachsprache, die Fachsprachen
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technical language
The specialized words, phrasing, and forms of expression used in a particular field, profession, or science.
Ohne Kenntnisse der medizinischen Fachsprache ist ein Arztbrief für Laien kaum verständlich.
Without knowledge of medical technical language, a doctor's letter is hardly understandable for laypeople.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Fachsprachen |
| genitive | der Fachsprache |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Fachsprache | die Fachsprachen |
| accusative | die Fachsprache | die Fachsprachen |
| dative | der Fachsprache | den Fachsprachen |
| genitive | der Fachsprache | der Fachsprachen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
This word is made up of 'Fach' (field / subject) and 'Sprache' (language). So it literally describes the 'language of a field' or of a specialized area.
Jedes Handwerk hat seine eigene Fachsprache.
Every trade has its own technical language.
To specify which field is meant, you usually use the genitive or a 'von' construction. For example, people speak of 'der Fachsprache der Medizin' (the technical language of medicine) or 'der Fachsprache von Juristen' (the technical language of lawyers).
Die Fachsprache der Philosophie ist für Anfänger oft eine Hürde.
The technical language of philosophy is often a hurdle for beginners.
Common verbs used with 'Fachsprache' (technical language) are 'beherrschen' (to master), 'verstehen' (to understand), 'verwenden' (to use), or 'vermeiden' (to avoid).
Ein guter Wissenschaftler muss komplexe Themen erklären können, ohne zu viel Fachsprache zu verwenden.
A good scientist must be able to explain complex topics without using too much technical language.
terminology
Terminologie mainly refers to the specialized terms of a particular field. Fachsprache is broader and includes typical phrasing and forms of expression in addition to these words. Terminologie is appropriate when referring only to the specialized vocabulary; Fachsprache refers to the field's entire distinctive way of using language.
Die medizinische Fachsprache umfasst Fachbegriffe und typische Formulierungen in Berichten.
Medical technical language includes specialized terms and typical phrasing in reports.
Die medizinische Terminologie umfasst zahlreiche genau definierte Fachbegriffe.
Medical terminology includes numerous precisely defined technical terms.
