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structure
The way something is built or organized from different parts; the construction or organization.
Die Struktur des Gebäudes ist sehr modern und offen gestaltet.
The structure of the building is very modern and open in design.
structure
The framework or organizational structure of a system, e.g. a society or a company.
Ländliche Regionen haben oft andere soziale Strukturen als Großstädte.
Rural regions often have different social structures than big cities.
Words ending in '-ur' are usually feminine ('die') in German, such as 'die Natur' (nature) or 'die Kultur' (culture). This helps you remember the correct article.
Die neue Unternehmensstruktur soll die Kommunikation verbessern.
The new corporate structure is intended to improve communication.
To say what something is the structure of, you usually use the genitive or the preposition 'von' (of/from) with dative. The genitive form is more common in written language.
Die Struktur des Atoms ist sehr komplex.
The structure of the atom is very complex.
When referring to how something is built or organized, 'Struktur' (structure) is often combined with adjectives such as 'klar' (clear), 'fest' (fixed/solid), 'einfach' (simple), or 'komplex' (complex). For example, people speak of the structure of a text or a sentence.
Ein guter Aufsatz braucht eine klare Struktur mit Einleitung, Hauptteil und Schluss.
A good essay needs a clear structure with an introduction, main part, and conclusion.
The meaning 'organizational framework' can often be recognized by the fact that 'Struktur' (structure) appears in the plural and is combined with adjectives such as 'sozial' (social), 'politisch' (political), or 'wirtschaftlich' (economic).
Die Regierung plant, die wirtschaftlichen Strukturen des Landes zu modernisieren.
The government plans to modernize the country's economic structures.
system
System refers to a whole made up of connected parts that functions as a unit. Struktur focuses on how these parts are arranged, organized, and connected. When the focus is on how the whole functions, System is appropriate; for its internal organization, Struktur is more precise.
Die neue Verwaltungsstruktur gliedert das Unternehmen in fünf Abteilungen.
The new administrative structure divides the company into five departments.
Das neue Verwaltungssystem verbindet alle Abteilungen und verarbeitet ihre Anträge.
The new administrative system connects all the departments and processes their applications.
