German word

Physik

Pronunciation

IPA/fyˈziːk/

Meaning

  • feminine nounphysics

Example

Er studiert Physik an der Universität.

He studies physics at the university.

Illustration for Physik (physics)

More examples

In der experimentellen Physik werden Präzisionsmessungen durchgeführt.

Precision measurements are performed in experimental physics.

Core concept

A framework that connects observable events in nature through precise quantitative relationships.

Common phrases

  • experimentelle Physik

    experimental physics

  • Angewandte Physik

    applied physics

  • Grundlagen der Physik

    foundations of physics

Similar words

Wissenschaft: A general term for organized academic study and research.
Mechanik: The physics field concerned with forces and the movement of objects.
Experiment: A controlled procedure carried out to test or examine something.
Physiker: Someone professionally engaged in physics research or teaching.

Definition in German

Physik bezeichnet die Wissenschaft von Kräften, Bewegung und Energie sowie den zugrunde liegenden Naturgesetzen.

Word origin

The German noun comes through Latin physica from Greek physis, meaning nature, and originally referred to the study of nature.

Usage tips

  • Physik means the academic field, while physisch means physical in a bodily or material sense and physikalisch means related to physics.

Opposites

  • Geisteswissenschafthumanitiesnoun

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