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system
An ordered whole made up of elements that are connected with one another and function as a unit. This can refer to technical, social, biological, or conceptual structures.
Das Immunsystem schützt den Körper vor Krankheiten.
The immune system protects the body from diseases.
system / method
A particular method, plan, or procedure according to which something is organized or carried out.
Wir brauchen ein besseres System zur Organisation unserer Aufgaben.
We need a better system for organizing our tasks.
system
In a political or social context, the ruling order or established power structures, often used with a critical or negative connotation.
Die Demonstranten forderten eine grundlegende Änderung des politischen Systems.
The demonstrators called for a fundamental change to the political system.
The context makes clear which meaning of 'System' (system) is intended. Scientific terms, e.g. 'biologisch' (biological) or 'chemisch' (chemical), point to a structure. Words like 'Organisation' (organization) or 'Plan' (plan) point to a method. Political terms, e.g. 'Regierung' (government) or 'Protest' (protest), point to the social order.
Das Sonnensystem hat acht Planeten.
The solar system has eight planets.
In the meaning of 'structure', 'System' is very often used in scientific and technical fields. Common combinations are 'das Nervensystem' (the nervous system), 'das Immunsystem' (the immune system), or 'das Betriebssystem' (the operating system) of a computer.
Nach dem Update funktionierte das Betriebssystem viel schneller.
After the update, the operating system worked much faster.
When referring to a method, 'System' is often used in fixed expressions. Typical ones are 'System in etwas bringen' (to bring order to something) or 'etwas hat System' (something is systematic/planned, not random).
Du solltest endlich mal System in deine Unterlagen bringen.
You should finally bring some order to your documents.
When 'das System' (the system) is used without further description in a political or social context, it often has a negative or critical meaning. It then refers to the established power structures, often perceived as rigid.
Die Aktivisten kämpfen für eine Veränderung des Systems.
The activists are fighting for a change to the system.
order
Ordnung emphasizes the rules and principles in force in the political or social sphere. System places greater emphasis on interconnected institutions and power structures and can sound critical. If you mean the legal framework, Ordnung is usually the better choice; System is more appropriate for the structures in power.
Die Opposition kritisiert das politische System und seine Machtstrukturen.
The opposition criticizes the political system and its power structures.
Die Verfassung bildet die Grundlage der politischen Ordnung.
The constitution forms the foundation of the political order.
