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study
A systematic scientific investigation of a specific topic in order to gain new insights.
Eine aktuelle Studie belegt die positiven Effekte von Meditation auf die Konzentration.
A recent study demonstrates the positive effects of meditation on concentration.
study
An artistic or musical work that serves as practice, a draft, or an examination of a detail.
Im Museum hingen mehrere Studien von Händen, die der Maler für sein Hauptwerk angefertigt hatte.
Several studies of hands that the painter had made for his main work were hanging in the museum.
Careful: 'die Studie' (the study) is not the same as the English word 'study' in all of its meanings. 'Die Studie' is a scientific investigation, not the general act of learning or a subject studied at university.
Er nimmt an einer klinischen Studie für ein neues Medikament teil.
He is taking part in a clinical study for a new medication.
In a scientific context, a study is often 'durchgeführt' (conducted), 'veröffentlicht' (published), or 'beauftragt' (commissioned). The results of a study 'zeigen' (show) or 'belegen' (demonstrate/prove) something.
Die Universität hat eine neue Studie zum Thema Schlaf veröffentlicht.
The university has published a new study on the topic of sleep.
The phrase 'Laut einer Studie...' (According to a study...) is used very often to refer to scientific findings. It often appears at the beginning of the sentence, directly followed by the verb.
Laut einer Studie schlafen Menschen im Winter länger.
According to a study, people sleep longer in winter.
You can recognize the meaning 'künstlerischer Entwurf' (artistic draft/study) from context. If 'Maler' (painter), 'Zeichnung' (drawing), 'Museum' (museum), or 'Skizze' (sketch) is mentioned, this artistic meaning is usually intended.
Das Museum stellt einige seltene Studien des berühmten Malers aus.
The museum is exhibiting some rare studies by the famous painter.
study / degree program
Studium and Studie can both refer to scientific engagement with a topic. Studium emphasizes the intensive activity, which can also continue for a longer period. A Studie, by contrast, is a defined, systematic investigation aimed at gaining new insights.
Für sein Buch führt Jonas eine Studie zu den Schreibgewohnheiten in hundert alten Briefen durch.
For his book, Jonas conducts a study on writing habits in one hundred old letters.
Für sein Buch widmet sich Jonas jahrelang dem Studium alter Briefe.
Jonas spends years studying old letters for his book.
