German word

Informatik

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪnfɔɐ̯ˈmaːtɪk/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncomputer science

Example

Ich arbeite in der Informatik.

I work in computer science.

Illustration for Informatik (computer science)

More examples

Für viele Berufe sind Informatik-Kenntnisse inzwischen wichtig.

For many professions, knowledge of computer science is now important.

Core concept

A bridge between abstract algorithms and working computer systems for handling information.

Common phrases

  • Kenntnisse in Informatik

    knowledge of computer science

  • Vorlesung über Informatik

    lecture on computer science

  • Beruf im Bereich Informatik

    career in computer science

Similar words

Informationstechnik: The technical field covering hardware and networks for processing and transmitting information.
IT: The broad range of information technology used across businesses and organizations.
Softwareentwicklung: The work and field of designing, building, and running software.
Datenverarbeitung: The process of collecting, organizing, and calculating data for practical use.

Definition in German

Informatik bezeichnet Studium und Praxis von Rechnern und Programmen zur Lösung informationsbezogener Probleme.

Word origin

The German noun Informatik comes from French informatique, which combines information with automatique.

Usage tips

  • Informatik names both an academic field and a professional area, while specific jobs usually require terms such as Softwareentwicklung or Datenanalyse.

Opposites

  • Geisteswissenschafthumanitiesnoun

Related words

  • Informatikkenntnisseknowledge of computer sciencenoun
  • Informatikercomputer scientistnoun

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