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meteorology
The science that deals with the Earth's atmosphere, its physical properties, and the processes that take place in it, especially weather and climate.
Die Meteorologie ermöglicht es uns, das Wetter für die nächsten Tage vorherzusagen.
Meteorology enables us to predict the weather for the next few days.
The ending '-logie' (-logy) comes from Greek and means 'study' or 'science.' It is found in many German words for scientific disciplines, such as 'Biologie' (biology) or 'Geologie' (geology).
Sie studiert Psychologie an der Universität.
She is studying psychology at the university.
The word family also includes 'der Meteorologe' (the meteorologist, the person who deals with the weather) and the adjective 'meteorologisch' (meteorological, relating to meteorology).
Der Meteorologe hat für morgen Sonnenschein angekündigt.
The meteorologist forecast sunshine for tomorrow.
'Meteorologie' (meteorology) is the technical term for weather science. You use the word when talking about the scientific discipline as such, not about everyday weather.
Im Studium der Geografie ist Meteorologie ein wichtiges Fach.
In geography studies, meteorology is an important subject.
weather forecast
'Wettervorhersage' and 'Meteorologie' can be confused because both have to do with weather. A 'Wettervorhersage' (weather forecast) is specific information about future weather, for example for tomorrow or for a certain region. 'Meteorologie' (meteorology) is the science that studies weather, climate, and processes in the atmosphere. In everyday life, you usually need the 'Wettervorhersage'. 'Meteorologie' fits better when talking about research, academic study, or expert knowledge about weather.
An der Universität interessiert sich Lena besonders für Meteorologie.
At university, Lena is especially interested in meteorology.
Vor der Fahrt ans Meer schaue ich mir die Wettervorhersage an.
Before the trip to the seaside, I check the weather forecast.