German Conversation · Level 16
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German word
biologisch
Pronunciation
IPA/bioˈloːgɪʃ/
Meaning
- adjectivebiological
Example
Das ist ein biologisches Problem.
This is a biological problem.
More examples
Die biologische Vielfalt dieses Waldes ist beeindruckend.
The biological diversity of this forest is impressive.
Core concept
A living organism, its origin, or a process shaped by life rather than by purely physical forces.
Common phrases
biologische Vielfalt
biological diversity
biologisches Material
biological material
biologische Forschung
biological research
Similar words
ökologisch: Relating to ecosystems, the environment, and their interactions.
organisch: Relating to carbon-based compounds or materials in chemistry.
natürlich: Occurring or existing without human alteration or artificial intervention.
physiologisch: Relating to the functions and processes of a living body.
Definition in German
Auf lebende Organismen bezogen; von ihnen stammend oder durch biologische Prozesse verursacht.
Word origin
German biologisch derives from Biologie with the suffix -isch; Biologie ultimately combines Greek bios, 'life', with logos, 'study'.
Usage tips
- German biologisch usually relates to living organisms, while organisch often means organic in chemistry, so the two adjectives are not interchangeable.