die Tech
tech
A colloquial short form for the technology industry or the technology sector.
EXAMPLE
Die Gehälter in der Tech sind in den letzten Jahren stark gestiegen.
Salaries in tech have risen sharply in recent years.
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Word structure
'Tech' is a colloquial short form of 'die Technologie' (technology) or 'die Technik' (technology/engineering). The feminine article 'die' comes from these longer words.
EXAMPLE
Er interessiert sich sehr für die neuesten Entwicklungen in der Tech.
He is very interested in the latest developments in tech.
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This word belongs to colloquial language and workplace jargon. In formal or academic texts, you would more likely write 'Technologiebranche' (technology industry) or 'Technologiesektor' (technology sector).
EXAMPLE
Sie sucht einen Job in der Tech.
She is looking for a job in tech.
Typical compounds
'Tech' is very often used as the first part of compound nouns to create a connection to the technology industry. Examples include 'Tech-Unternehmen' (tech company), 'Tech-Startup' (tech startup), or 'Tech-Gigant' (tech giant).
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Viele junge Leute träumen davon, ein eigenes Tech-Startup zu gründen.
Many young people dream of founding their own tech startup.
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Tech vs Technik
technology / technique
Die Technik refers to technical methods and equipment, but usually not to the entire industry. Die Tech is a colloquial short form for the technology industry. Someone who works on technical solutions is involved with Technik; someone referring to the industry can speak of die Tech.
Tech
Nina arbeitet in der Tech und berät junge Unternehmen.
Nina works in tech and advises young companies.
Technik
Nina entwickelt neue Technik für Solaranlagen.
Nina develops new technology for solar systems.
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