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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
'die Technik' and 'die Technology' can both mean the application of knowledge for practical purposes. 'die Technik' is the normal German word and fits devices, systems, processes, or technical solutions. 'die Technology' is an Anglicism and sounds more connected to industry, business, or modern technology. Learners may confuse the words because 'Technology' looks very similar to the English word and often seems like 'Technik'. In normal German, 'Technik' is usually more natural. 'Technology' is used more in company names, industry contexts, or when an English style is deliberately wanted.
Die Firma investiert viel Geld in neue Technology für die Produktion.
The company invests a lot of money in new technology for production.
Für den Kurs üben wir, wie man die Technik des Geräts sicher benutzt.
For the course, we practice how to use the device's technology safely.