German word

Biologe

Pronunciation

IPA/bi̯oˈloːgə/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbiologist

Example

Der Biologe untersucht Pflanzen im Labor.

The biologist studies plants in the laboratory.

Illustration for Biologe (biologist)

More examples

Der anerkannte Biologe veröffentlichte neue Forschungsergebnisse.

The recognized biologist published new research findings.

Core concept

A researcher examines a leaf, animal, or cell to understand how living things work.

Common phrases

  • anerkannter Biologe

    recognized biologist

  • Biologe des Projekts

    project biologist

  • mit Biologen forschen

    conduct research with biologists

Similar words

Biologin: A female scientist who studies living things through observation and experiments.
Zoologe: A biologist who specializes in studying animals.
Botaniker: A biologist who specializes in studying plants.
Ökologe: A scientist who studies how living things interact with their environment.

Definition in German

Jemand, der beruflich oder wissenschaftlich mit Pflanzen, Tieren oder anderen Lebewesen arbeitet und sie untersucht.

Word origin

Biologe is a learned formation related to Biologie and uses the specialist ending -loge, ultimately connected with Greek logos, meaning study or account.

Usage tips

  • Biologe is masculine, with the feminine form Biologin and the usual plural die Biologen.

Opposites

Related words

  • Biologiestudiumbiology degree programnoun
  • biologischbiologicaladjective
  • Biologinfemale biologistnoun

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