geodätisch
Translation
geodetic, geodesic
Examples
Eine geodätische Linie ist der kürzeste Weg.
A geodesic line is the shortest path.
Wir verwenden geodätische Instrumente.
We use geodetic instruments.
Grammar Patterns
((geodätisch)) + Noun geodetic ... A geodetic survey is expensive.
Similar Words
vermessungstechnisch (related to surveying)
Etymology
From Greek 'geōdaisía' (division of the Earth), from 'geo-' (earth) and 'daiein' (to divide).
Memory Tips
Think 'Geo' for Earth, like in geography. 'dätisch' sounds a bit like 'data'. So, data about the Earth's shape.