technisch
technical
Relates to technology, the way devices, machines, or processes work.
EXAMPLE
Das Gerät hat einen technischen Defekt.
The device has a technical defect.
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Meanings
technisch
technical
Relates to execution or practical skill in an area such as art, music, or sports.
EXAMPLE
Der Fußballer ist technisch sehr versiert.
The soccer player is very technically skilled.
technisch
technically
Considered in a purely formal, procedural, or theoretical sense; strictly speaking.
EXAMPLE
Technisch gesehen ist die Frist bereits abgelaufen, aber wir machen eine Ausnahme.
Technically speaking, the deadline has already passed, but we'll make an exception.
Usage tips
Word family
The adjective 'technisch' (technical) is derived from the noun 'die Technik' (technology/technique). The ending '-isch' is a typical way to form an adjective from a noun.
EXAMPLE
Die technische Entwicklung der letzten Jahre ist beeindruckend.
The technical development of recent years is impressive.
Context clues
You can recognize the meaning of 'technisch' (technical) from the context. If it is about devices or machines, it refers to how something works. In the context of sports or art, it refers to skill. If a sentence begins with 'technisch gesehen' (technically speaking), the formal, theoretical meaning is intended.
EXAMPLE
Die Anlage hat ein technisches Problem.
The system has a technical problem.
Typical collocations
When it is about devices and machines, 'technisch' (technical) is often used in fixed combinations, e.g. 'technische Daten' (technical specifications), 'technische Unterstützung' (technical support), or 'ein technischer Fehler' (a technical error).
EXAMPLE
Für technische Unterstützung rufen Sie bitte unsere Hotline an.
For technical support, please call our hotline.
Describing skills
To describe skills in sports or art, 'technisch' (technical/technically) is often combined with adverbs or adjectives such as 'versiert' (skilled), 'brillant' (brilliant), or 'sauber' (clean/precise).
EXAMPLE
Die Eiskunstläuferin zeigte eine technisch perfekte Kür.
The figure skater performed a technically perfect free skate.
Fixed expression
The phrase 'technisch gesehen' (technically speaking) is often used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a formal or theoretical perspective. It means roughly the same as 'streng genommen' (strictly speaking).
EXAMPLE
Technisch gesehen ist das Meeting noch nicht vorbei, aber alle sind schon gegangen.
Technically speaking, the meeting isn't over yet, but everyone has already left.
Compare with
technisch vs fachlich
subject-specific / professional
Both words can describe professional competence. “Technisch” tends to emphasize practical execution and confident handling of methods or procedures, while “fachlich” highlights knowledge and competence within a particular field. Choose “technisch” for the how and “fachlich” for subject-specific knowledge.
technisch
Für die Reparatur muss er technisch geschickt mit den Werkzeugen umgehen können.
To carry out the repair, he needs to be technically skilled at handling the tools.
fachlich
Für die Reparatur braucht sie fachlich gute Kenntnisse über die Maschine.
To carry out the repair, she needs a good subject-specific knowledge of the machine.
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