linguistics
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linguistics
The scientific discipline concerned with the study of language. It examines the structure, development, use, and meaning of language in all its aspects.
Im Studium der Sprachwissenschaft analysierte sie die Grammatik alter germanischer Dialekte.
In her linguistics studies, she analyzed the grammar of old Germanic dialects.
The word is clearly composed of 'Sprache' (language), the linking element '-s-', and 'Wissenschaft' (science/academic discipline). So it literally means 'the science of language.'
Die Sprachwissenschaft ist ein faszinierendes Studienfach.
Linguistics is a fascinating subject to study.
In an academic context, the word is often used with verbs such as 'studieren' (to study) or 'sich befassen mit' (to concern oneself with). You can also name different areas, e.g. 'historische Sprachwissenschaft' (historical linguistics) or 'angewandte Sprachwissenschaft' (applied linguistics).
Er befasst sich in seiner Forschung mit vergleichender Sprachwissenschaft.
In his research, he works on comparative linguistics.
The adjective 'sprachwissenschaftlich' (linguistic/linguistics-related) is derived from the noun 'die Sprachwissenschaft' (linguistics). It is used to describe analyses, methods, or theories.
Der Professor veröffentlichte eine sprachwissenschaftliche Studie zu dem Thema.
The professor published a linguistic study on the topic.
grammar
'die Grammatik' and 'die Sprachwissenschaft' both have to do with language. 'Grammatik' means the rules by which words and sentences are formed. 'Sprachwissenschaft' is the academic field that studies language in many areas, not just grammar. These include, for example, meaning, pronunciation, language change, and language use. Learners may confuse the words because grammar is often very important in language classes. Even so, grammar is only one part of linguistics.
Die Sprachwissenschaft untersucht, wie Menschen Sprache lernen und benutzen.
Linguistics studies how people learn and use language.
Sie erklärt die Grammatik noch einmal, weil viele den Satz nicht verstehen.
She explains the grammar again because many people do not understand the sentence.