die Genetik
Translation
genetics
Examples
Sie studiert Genetik an der Universität.
She studies genetics at the university.
Die Genetik erklärt die Vererbung.
Genetics explains heredity.
Grammar Patterns
to study ((sth.)) Sie studiert Genetik.
Similar Words
die Vererbungslehre (heredity studies)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek 'gennētikós' (generative), related to 'génesis' (origin). An internationalism, like English 'genetics'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'genetics'. Just remember it's a feminine noun in German: 'die Genetik'.