German word

Biologie

Pronunciation

IPA/bi̯oloˈgiː/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbiology

Example

Die Biologie ist ein interessantes Fach.

Biology is an interesting subject.

Illustration for Biologie (biology)

More examples

Sie will Biologie studieren.

She wants to study biology.

Core concept

A field guide that connects cells, organisms, and whole living communities.

Common phrases

  • Biologie studieren

    study biology

  • Lehrbuch der Biologie

    biology textbook

  • Forschung in der Biologie

    research in biology

Similar words

Genetik: The study of how genes pass traits from parents to offspring.
Ökologie: The study of how living things interact with each other and their environment.
Zoologie: The study of animals, including their structure, behavior, and classification.
Botanik: The study of plants, including their structure, growth, and classification.

Definition in German

Die Biologie ist die Wissenschaft vom Leben und von Lebewesen, die deren Aufbau, Funktion, Entwicklung und Wechselbeziehungen systematisch untersucht.

Word origin

Biologie is formed from Greek bios, "life", and -logia, "study or account", as a scientific name for the study of life.

Usage tips

  • German uses Biologie for both a school subject and a research field, while Bio can also refer to organic food, so context matters.

Other meanings

  • life sciencenoun

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