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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.
concept / plan
'das Konzept' and 'die Theory' can both have to do with ideas and mental models. 'Konzept' means an idea or a basic concept, often also the basis for a project. 'die Theory' is an English loanword and is used only in certain specialist or scene-specific contexts; in normal German, people usually say 'die Theorie'. A Theory is more about explaining why something is the way it is or how something works. Learners may confuse the words because both are abstract. When it is about a basic idea, 'Konzept' fits. When it is about a system of explanations, 'Theory' fits better, or in normal German, 'Theorie'.
Julian erklärt in seinem Technikblog die Theory hinter diesem Modell.
Julian explains the theory behind this model in his tech blog.
Er hat für das Projekt ein neues Konzept vorbereitet.
He prepared a new concept for the project.