German Conversation · Level 36
73 words
German word
Mathematiker
Pronunciation
IPA/matəˈmaːtɪkɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounmathematician
Example
Der Mathematiker löst die schwierige Aufgabe.
The mathematician is solving the difficult problem.
More examples
Er arbeitet als Mathematiker in einer Forschungsgruppe.
He works as a mathematician in a research group.
Core concept
A specialist who turns numbers, shapes, and abstract relationships into precise theories and solutions.
Common phrases
als Mathematiker arbeiten
work as a mathematician
ein Mathematiker
a mathematician
Similar words
Mathematikerin: A woman who specializes in mathematics, including abstract reasoning, proofs, and calculations.
Statistiker: An expert who draws conclusions from data, statistical patterns, and probability.
Informatiker: An expert in the theory and practical design of computing and information systems.
Physiker: An expert who investigates the basic principles behind natural phenomena.
Definition in German
Eine Person, die Mathematik betreibt, Theorien entwickelt und mathematische Probleme löst.
Word origin
The German noun combines Mathematik with the productive suffix -er, while Mathematik ultimately goes back through Latin mathematica to Greek terms related to learning and knowledge.
Usage tips
- After sein, a profession is commonly used without an article, as in Ich bin Mathematiker, but der Mathematiker is used when the noun is definite.
Related words
- Mathematikmathematicsnoun
- mathematischmathematicaladjective
- Mathematikerinfemale mathematiciannoun