genetisch
genetic
Relates to genes, hereditary traits, or the science of heredity.
EXAMPLE
Die Augenfarbe ist genetisch bedingt.
Eye color is genetically determined.
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Word family
The adjective 'genetisch' (genetic) belongs to the word family of 'das Gen' (the smallest unit of hereditary information) and 'die Genetik' (the science of heredity).
EXAMPLE
In der Genetik erforscht man die Weitergabe von Merkmalen.
In genetics, researchers study the transmission of traits.
Typical combinations
Common and important combinations are 'genetisch bedingt' (caused by genes), 'genetische Veranlagung' (genetic predisposition), and 'genetisch verändert' (genetically modified, e.g., in food).
EXAMPLE
Manche Krankheiten sind genetisch bedingt.
Some diseases are genetically determined.
Use as an adverb
'Genetisch' (genetically) can also be used as an adverb to modify a verb or another adjective. It then answers the question 'Wie?' (How?).
EXAMPLE
Diese beiden Pflanzen sind genetisch sehr ähnlich.
These two plants are genetically very similar.
Compare with
genetisch vs biologisch
biological / organic
When describing descent, biologisch usually refers to biological parenthood, in contrast to a social or legal parental role. Genetisch focuses more specifically on shared genes and DNA. For parental roles, biologisch is therefore the appropriate word; for a relationship demonstrated through inherited traits, genetisch is more precise.
genetisch
Ein DNA-Test bestätigt, dass Lea genetisch mit der Frau verwandt ist.
A DNA test confirms that Lea is genetically related to the woman.
biologisch
Nach ihrer Adoption sucht Lea nach ihrer biologischen Mutter.
After being adopted, Lea is looking for her biological mother.
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