computer science
die Informatik
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computer science
The science of the systematic processing of information, especially with the help of computers. It includes areas such as programming, algorithms, data structures, and artificial intelligence.
Sie studiert Informatik an der Technischen Universität.
She is studying computer science at the Technical University.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Informatik |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Informatik | – |
| accusative | die Informatik | – |
| dative | der Informatik | – |
| genitive | der Informatik | – |
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The word is made up of 'Information' (information) and the ending '-ik'. In German, the ending '-ik' is typical for naming sciences, as for example also in 'Physik' (physics) or 'Mathematik' (mathematics).
Die moderne Medizin profitiert stark von den Entwicklungen der Informatik.
Modern medicine benefits greatly from developments in computer science.
When talking about studying this subject, the article is often omitted. But when talking about the science as a field, the definite article 'die' is used.
Er möchte nächstes Jahr anfangen, Informatik zu studieren.
He would like to start studying computer science next year.
Die Informatik ist ein sehr breites und komplexes Feld.
Computer science is a very broad and complex field.
'Informatik' (computer science) often forms compound words to name specialized areas. Common examples are 'Wirtschaftsinformatik' (business informatics/business information systems), 'Medieninformatik' (media informatics), or 'Bioinformatik' (bioinformatics).
Sie hat einen Masterabschluss in Wirtschaftsinformatik.
She has a master's degree in business information systems.
computing
Informatik refers to the academic discipline concerned with the systematic processing of information by computers. Computing is a broader umbrella term for working with computers, data processing, and information technology. Informatik is therefore appropriate for the academic discipline, while Computing refers to the general field of activity.
An der Universität erforscht sie in der Informatik neue Algorithmen.
At the university, she researches new algorithms in computer science.
Im Unternehmen arbeitet sie im Bereich Computing mit verschiedenen Computersystemen.
At the company, she works in computing with various computer systems.
