science fiction
die Science-Fiction
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science fiction
A genre of literature, film, and other media that portrays imaginary scientific or technological developments and their consequences. The stories often take place in the future, in outer space, or in other worlds.
Mein Bruder liest am liebsten Science-Fiction.
My brother likes reading science fiction best.
| gender | feminine die |
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| genitive | der Science-Fiction |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Science-Fiction | – |
| accusative | die Science-Fiction | – |
| dative | der Science-Fiction | – |
| genitive | der Science-Fiction | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Science-Fiction' is written with a hyphen. The hyphen is retained in compounds, for example in 'Science-Fiction-Film' (science fiction film) or 'Science-Fiction-Roman' (science fiction novel); the new base word comes afterward.
Der neue Science-Fiction-Film spielt auf einem entfernten Planeten.
The new science fiction film takes place on a distant planet.
When referring to the genre or its typical themes, the phrase 'in der Science-Fiction' (in science fiction) is often used. It is frequently followed by a verb such as 'erzählen' (to tell), 'zeigen' (to show), or 'darstellen' (to portray).
In der Science-Fiction werden technische Entwicklungen oft kritisch dargestellt.
Technological developments are often portrayed critically in science fiction.
Common compounds include 'Science-Fiction-Film' (science fiction film), 'Science-Fiction-Roman' (science fiction novel), 'Science-Fiction-Serie' (science fiction series), and 'Science-Fiction-Autor' (science fiction author). These expressions usually show the genre in which a work or person operates.
Die Autorin ist für ihre erfolgreichen Science-Fiction-Romane bekannt.
The author is known for her successful science fiction novels.
