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theory
An English loanword that is used in certain specialist or scene-specific contexts instead of the German word 'Theorie' (theory). It refers to a system of ideas or principles that serves to explain phenomena.
In der Managementliteratur wird oft die 'Agency Theory' zitiert, um Unternehmensstrukturen zu erklären.
In management literature, 'Agency Theory' is often cited to explain corporate structures.
This word is an English loanword that is used only in certain specialist contexts, especially in economics and the social sciences. It is not a word for everyday language.
Seine Forschung basiert auf der 'Game Theory'.
His research is based on 'Game Theory'.
The word keeps its English pronunciation. In German, it is used with the feminine article 'die' (the).
Die 'Prospect Theory' beschreibt Entscheidungsverhalten bei Risiko.
'Prospect Theory' describes decision-making behavior under risk.
'Theory' almost always appears as part of a fixed English technical term that is adopted as a whole. The first part of the word names the specific theory.
Die 'Queer Theory' ist ein wichtiger Ansatz in den Kulturwissenschaften.
'Queer Theory' is an important approach in cultural studies.
theory
Both words refer to a system of ideas or principles intended to explain something. “Die Theorie” is the normal German word. “Die Theory” is an English loanword that sounds appropriate only in certain specialist or scene-specific contexts. Use “Theorie” in general standard German and “Theory” only when the context suggests this form.
In der Podcast-Szene diskutierten die Gäste eine neue Theory zum Ende der Serie.
In the podcast scene, the guests discussed a new theory about the ending of the series.
Im Schulunterricht besprachen wir die Theorie hinter diesem physikalischen Modell.
In class, we discussed the theory behind this physical model.
