die Facharbeit
Translation
research paper, term paper, skilled work
Examples
Der Schüler schreibt seine Facharbeit in Biologie.
The student is writing his research paper in biology.
Gute Facharbeit ist in Deutschland sehr gefragt.
Good skilled work is in high demand in Germany.
Grammar Patterns
eine Facharbeit in sth. ((dat)) schreiben to write a research paper in sth. The student is writing his research paper in biology.
eine Facharbeit über sth. ((acc)) schreiben to write a research paper about sth. She is writing a research paper about climate change.
Similar Words
Seminararbeit (seminar paper), Diplomarbeit (diploma thesis), Meisterstück (masterpiece)
Etymology
Composed of 'Fach' (specialty, subject) and 'Arbeit' (work, paper). It refers to work or a paper in a specific field.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'work' ('Arbeit') you do for your favourite 'subject' ('Fach') at school.