geography
die Geographie, die Geographien
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geography
The science that deals with the Earth's surface, its landscapes, the people living there, and spatial structures. In school, it is often called earth science or social studies, depending on the context.
In Geographie lernen wir heute etwas über die Entstehung der Alpen.
In geography today, we're learning about the formation of the Alps.
geography
The spatial characteristics and arrangement of a particular area, meaning its mountains, rivers, cities, and borders.
Die Geographie der Region ist von vielen kleinen Seen geprägt.
The geography of the region is shaped by many small lakes.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Geographien |
| genitive | der Geographie |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Geographie | die Geographien |
| accusative | die Geographie | die Geographien |
| dative | der Geographie | den Geographien |
| genitive | der Geographie | der Geographien |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Geographie' (geography) is an international word that comes from Greek ('geo' for earth and 'graphein' for write/draw). Knowing its origin can help with understanding and remembering it.
Viele wissenschaftliche Begriffe wie Geographie haben griechische Wurzeln.
Many scientific terms like geography have Greek roots.
The meaning 'Wissenschaft' (science/academic discipline) is often used in the context of school or university, e.g. 'Geographie studieren' (to study geography), 'das Fach Geographie' (the subject geography). The meaning 'räumliche Beschaffenheit' (spatial characteristics) is usually specified more closely by a genitive object or 'von' + dative, e.g. 'die Geographie der Insel' (the geography of the island).
Meine Schwester studiert Geographie im dritten Semester.
My sister is studying geography in her third semester.
In the context of university and science, the term 'Geographie' (geography) is used almost exclusively for the field of study and research discipline.
Er schreibt seine Doktorarbeit am Institut für Geographie.
He is writing his doctoral dissertation at the Institute of Geography.
geography
Geographie and Erdkunde can both refer to the subject dealing with the Earth, landscapes, people, and spatial structures. Erdkunde is especially common as the name of a school subject, while Geographie also refers to the academic discipline.
Sie studiert Geographie an der Universität.
She is studying geography at university.
Sie hat heute Erdkunde in der Schule.
She has geography at school today.
