die Mathematik
Translation
mathematics, maths
Examples
Mathematik ist mein Lieblingsfach.
Mathematics is my favourite subject.
Er studiert Mathematik an der Universität.
He is studying mathematics at the university.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) as subject/object Noun as subject/object Mathematik is difficult.
Similar Words
Rechnen (calculation), Arithmetik (arithmetic)
Etymology
From Greek 'mathēma' (learning, knowledge). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'mathematics'.
Memory Tips
The '-ik' suffix in German often denotes a field of study, like 'Physik' (physics) or 'Musik' (music).