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technology
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry and business. The term, often used as an Anglicism with the spelling ending in 'y', also refers to the full range of related processes, machines, and devices.
Unsere Firma investiert stark in neue Informationstechnology, um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben.
Our company is investing heavily in new information technology in order to remain competitive.
This word is a loanword from English. Many English loanwords ending in '-y' are feminine in German and take the article 'die', as in 'die Party' or 'die Story'.
Die neue Technology wird die Produktion revolutionieren.
The new technology will revolutionize production.
The spelling with '-y' is an Anglicism. It is often used deliberately in business, IT, or marketing to sound modern and international.
Das Start-up wirbt mit seiner innovativen Technology.
The start-up advertises its innovative technology.
The word 'Technology' (technology) is frequently used as part of fixed English terms or compounds that are also common in German. Examples include 'Information Technology' (IT) or 'High-Technology' (high technology).
Er arbeitet in der Abteilung für Information Technology.
He works in the Information Technology department.
technology / technique
Technik and Technology can both refer to applied knowledge, processes, and equipment. Technik is the general German term. Technology is an Anglicism and often emphasizes a modern technological system or an industrial field of application; in neutral contexts, Technik is usually the better choice.
Das Unternehmen präsentiert seine neue Technology für energiesparende Fabriken.
The company is presenting its new technology for energy-efficient factories.
Die neue Technik senkt den Energieverbrauch der Fabrik.
The new technology reduces the factory's energy consumption.
