method
die Methode, die Methoden
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method
A planned, systematic procedure or approach used to achieve a specific goal or solve a task.
Wir müssen eine effektivere Methode finden, um unsere Arbeitsabläufe zu organisieren.
We need to find a more effective method for organizing our workflows.
method
A specific, established procedure in science or research used to gain knowledge.
Im Anhang der Studie wird die angewandte wissenschaftliche Methode genau beschrieben.
The appendix of the study describes the scientific method used in detail.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Methoden |
| genitive | der Methode |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Methode | die Methoden |
| accusative | die Methode | die Methoden |
| dative | der Methode | den Methoden |
| genitive | der Methode | der Methoden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The noun 'die Methode' (method) belongs to the word family of 'methodisch' (methodical). A method is always a planned, that is, methodical, approach to achieving a goal.
Sie geht bei ihrer Arbeit immer sehr methodisch vor.
She always works very methodically.
'Methode' (method) is often combined with certain verbs that describe how it is used. Typical phrases are 'eine Methode anwenden' (to apply a method), 'eine Methode entwickeln' (to develop a method), or 'nach einer Methode vorgehen' (to proceed according to a method).
Für dieses Problem müssen wir eine ganz neue Methode entwickeln.
We need to develop a completely new method for this problem.
Wir wenden bei der Analyse eine bewährte Methode an.
We apply a proven method in the analysis.
The word 'Methode' (method) is often used in professional, technical, or scientific contexts to describe a structured and comprehensible process.
Die Lehrmethode an dieser Schule ist sehr modern.
The teaching method at this school is very modern.
In a scientific context, 'Methode' (method) is often specified by adjectives such as 'wissenschaftlich' (scientific), 'empirisch' (empirical), or 'quantitativ' (quantitative). The word frequently appears in connection with 'Forschung' (research), 'Studie' (study), or 'Analyse' (analysis).
Jeder wissenschaftliche Artikel muss seine Forschungsmethode offenlegen.
Every scientific article must disclose its research method.
kind / way
„Die Art“ generally describes how a task is carried out or solved. „Die Methode“, on the other hand, refers more to a planned and systematic procedure with a specific goal. Use „Art“ for the general execution and „Methode“ when the approach has been deliberately structured.
Ninas Methode, die Aufgabe zu lösen, ist klar geplant und systematisch.
Nina’s method for solving the task is clearly planned and systematic.
Die Art, wie Nina die Aufgabe erklärt, ist ruhig und geduldig.
The way Nina explains the task is calm and patient.
