German word

Wissenschaftlerin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɪsn̩ʃaftləʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfemale scientist

Example

Zwei Wissenschaftlerinnen sprechen über das Projekt.

Two female scientists are discussing the project.

Illustration for Wissenschaftlerin (female scientist)

More examples

Die Wissenschaftlerin erhielt einen Forschungspreis.

The female scientist received a research prize.

Core concept

A woman carries ideas from a research bench into a lecture room, connecting discovery with teaching.

Common phrases

  • als Wissenschaftlerin tätig sein

    be active as a female scientist

  • angesehene Wissenschaftlerin

    renowned female scientist

  • Wissenschaftlerin am Institut

    female scientist at the institute

Similar words

Forscherin: A woman conducting research to discover new facts through experiments or investigation.
Wissenschaftler: A man engaged in academic research or teaching.
Professorin: A female university professor who lectures and leads a research group.
Doktorandin: A female doctoral student conducting research toward a doctorate.

Definition in German

Die weibliche Form von 'Wissenschaftler' für eine Frau, die in Forschung oder Lehre arbeitet.

Word origin

Wissenschaftlerin is formed from Wissenschaftler, a person associated with Wissenschaft, by adding the feminine suffix -in.

Usage tips

  • As a noun, Wissenschaftlerin is capitalized and uses feminine articles, as in die Wissenschaftlerin and mit einer Wissenschaftlerin.

Other meanings

  • researchernoun

Opposites

  • Laielaymannoun
  • Amateurinfemale amateurnoun

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