computer scientist / IT specialist
der Informatiker, die Informatiker
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computer scientist / IT specialist
A person who works professionally or scientifically with computer science, that is, the science of the systematic processing of information. This includes, among other things, developing software, managing networks, or researching algorithms.
Als Informatiker entwickelt er Apps für Mobiltelefone.
As an IT specialist, he develops apps for mobile phones.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Informatiker |
| genitive | des Informatikers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Informatiker | die Informatiker |
| accusative | den Informatiker | die Informatiker |
| dative | dem Informatiker | den Informatikern |
| genitive | des Informatikers | der Informatiker |
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The word is derived from the field 'die Informatik' (computer science). The ending '-er' refers to the male person who works in this field. This pattern is found in many professions derived from a science, e.g., 'Physiker' (physicist), 'Mathematiker' (mathematician).
Mein Bruder ist Informatiker und arbeitet bei einer großen Technologiefirma.
My brother is an IT specialist and works at a large technology company.
Common verbs used with 'Informatiker' (computer scientist / IT specialist) are 'als Informatiker arbeiten' (to work as an IT specialist), 'ein Informatiker sein' (to be an IT specialist), or 'einen Informatiker suchen/einstellen' (to look for/hire an IT specialist).
Für das neue Projekt stellen wir zwei weitere Informatiker ein.
We are hiring two more IT specialists for the new project.
In German, 'Informatiker' (computer scientist / IT specialist) is a very general job title. It can include software developers, system administrators, data analysts, or even researchers in the field of computer science.
Obwohl sie Netzwerke verwaltet, wird sie ebenfalls als Informatikerin bezeichnet.
Although she manages networks, she is also referred to as an IT specialist.
programmer
An Informatiker works professionally or scientifically in computer science and may work with networks or algorithms as well as software. A Programmierer focuses on writing and developing computer programs. Someone who mainly writes code can be described using either word, but Programmierer describes this task more precisely.
Als Informatiker entwickelt Jonas Software und plant außerdem die Netzwerke seiner Firma.
As a computer scientist, Jonas develops software and also plans his company's networks.
Als Programmierer entwickelt Jonas Software und schreibt dafür täglich neuen Code.
As a programmer, Jonas develops software and writes new code every day.
