German word

Ingenieurin

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪnʒeˈni̯øːʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounengineer

Example

Im Technikmuseum zeigen zwei Ingenieurinnen uns einen kleinen Roboter.

At the technology museum, two engineers are showing us a small robot.

Illustration for Ingenieurin (engineer)

More examples

Meine Tante ist Ingenieurin.

My aunt is an engineer.

Core concept

A female technical designer moves from an abstract problem to a reliable structure, machine, or device.

Common phrases

  • eine Ingenieurin kennenlernen

    get to know an engineer

  • mit einer Ingenieurin sprechen

    talk to an engineer

  • Ingenieurin werden

    become an engineer

Similar words

Technikerin: A woman who uses technical skills to operate, maintain, or repair machinery and equipment.

Definition in German

Eine Ingenieurin ist eine Frau, die technische Lösungen für Geräte, Gebäude oder andere Aufgaben entwickelt.

Word origin

The base noun Ingenieur came from French ingénieur and ultimately relates to Latin ingenium, meaning innate ability or ingenuity; -in marks a female person.

Usage tips

  • For a profession, German commonly uses Ich bin Ingenieurin without an article, while die Ingenieurin refers to a specific woman.

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