fachübergreifend
Translation
interdisciplinary, cross-curricular, cross-disciplinary
Examples
Wir arbeiten an einem fachübergreifenden Projekt.
We are working on an interdisciplinary project.
Der Kurs fördert fachübergreifendes Denken.
The course promotes interdisciplinary thinking.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) interdisciplinary ... ein fachübergreifendes Projekt (an interdisciplinary project)
Similar Words
Synonyms: interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary; Antonyms: subject-specific (fachspezifisch), specialized (spezialisiert)
Etymology
Composed of 'Fach' (subject), 'über' (across, over), and 'greifend' (grasping). Literally 'grasping across subjects'.
Memory Tips
Picture hands ('greifend') reaching 'über' (over) several different 'Fächer' (subjects/compartments).