German word

System

Pronunciation

IPA/zʏsˈteːm/

Meaning

  • neuter nounsystem

Example

Das System ist abgestürzt.

The system crashed.

Illustration for System (system)

More examples

Ich arbeite mit dem System.

I work with the system.

Core concept

A set of connected parts working together like one machine.

Common phrases

  • ein System

    a system

  • mit dem System

    with the system

Similar words

Struktur: The way elements are arranged and connected.
Prozess: A sequence of steps or events that unfolds over time.

Definition in German

eine organisierte Anordnung von Elementen oder Regeln, die zusammen ein funktionierendes Ganzes bilden.

Word origin

German System comes through Latin systema from Greek systēma, a whole formed by parts brought together.

Usage tips

  • System is neuter in German: das System, with the plural die Systeme.

Other meanings

  • frameworknoun
  • schemenoun
  • mechanismnoun

Opposites

  • Chaoschaosnoun
  • Durcheinandermessnoun

Related words

  • systemischsystemicadjective
  • Systematiksystematicsnoun

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