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mathematics
The science that deals with the properties and patterns of numbers, sets, figures, and structures.
Für viele Schüler ist die Mathematik eines der schwierigsten Fächer.
For many students, mathematics is one of the most difficult subjects.
The ending '-ik' is typical of many words that refer to a science or field of study. Other examples are 'Physik' (physics), 'Musik' (music), or 'Logik' (logic).
Die Informatik ist ein Teilgebiet der Mathematik.
Computer science is a subfield of mathematics.
In everyday language, especially in a school context, 'Mathematik' (mathematics) is very often shortened to 'Mathe' (math). This short form is colloquial and very common.
Ich muss noch meine Hausaufgaben für Mathe machen.
I still have to do my homework for math.
When 'Mathematik' (mathematics) refers to a school subject or field of study, it is often used without an article. When talking about the science as a whole, it usually appears with the definite article 'die'.
Am Montag haben wir in der ersten Stunde Mathematik.
On Monday, we have mathematics in the first period.
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Mathematik is the standard term for the science and the school subject. Mathe is the colloquial short form. Mathematik is appropriate in official or formal texts, while Mathe is usually used in casual conversation.
Im Zeugnis steht, dass Nina in Mathematik eine gute Note hat.
Nina’s report card says that she got a good grade in mathematics.
In der Pause erzählt Nina ihrer Freundin von ihrer guten Note in Mathe.
During the break, Nina tells her friend about her good grade in math.
