die Wissenschaft
Translation
science, academics, scholarship
Examples
Wissenschaft ist wichtig für die Gesellschaft.
Science is important for society.
Er studiert Naturwissenschaften.
He is studying natural sciences.
Grammar Patterns
to do science/research ((activity)) Er betreibt Wissenschaft an der Universität.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Forschung (research), Lehre (doctrine)
Etymology
From 'wissen' (to know) and the suffix '-schaft' (denoting a collective, like '-ship'). Literally 'the state of knowing'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the verb 'wissen' (to know). 'Wissenschaft' is the organized body of knowledge.