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zoological
Relating to zoology, the study of animals; connected with the scientific study of animals.
Der Zoologische Garten führt wichtige Forschungen zum Artenschutz durch.
The Zoological Garden carries out important research on species conservation.
The adjective 'zoologisch' (zoological) is derived from the noun 'die Zoologie' (zoology), the science of animals. The ending '-isch' is typical for adjectives that refer to a field of study.
Für ihre zoologische Studie beobachtete sie das Verhalten von Affen.
For her zoological study, she observed the behavior of monkeys.
The most common and most important combination is 'der Zoologische Garten' (the Zoological Garden). This is the official term for a zoo.
Am Sonntag besuchen wir den Zoologischen Garten in Berlin.
On Sunday we are visiting the Zoological Garden in Berlin.
'Zoologisch' (zoological) is mainly used in a scientific or academic context. It often describes nouns such as 'Forschung' (research), 'Sammlung' (collection), or 'Klassifikation' (classification).
Das Museum besitzt eine beeindruckende zoologische Sammlung.
The museum has an impressive zoological collection.
biological / organic
'biologisch' and 'zoologisch' can both appear in scientific contexts. 'biologisch' is the broader term and refers to living beings and life processes in general. 'zoologisch' is more specific and refers only to animals and zoology. Learners may confuse the words because animals are also part of biology. If it is generally about living beings, 'biologisch' fits. If it is specifically about animals as a field of research, 'zoologisch' is more precise.
Die Forscherin sammelt zoologische Daten über seltene Vögel.
The researcher collects zoological data about rare birds.
Im Kurs lernen wir biologische Grundlagen über Zellen und Pflanzen.
In the course, we learn biological basics about cells and plants.