die Mechanik
Translation
mechanics, mechanism
Examples
Die Mechanik ist ein Teil der Physik.
Mechanics is a part of physics.
Die Mechanik der Uhr ist sehr komplex.
The mechanism of the clock is very complex.
Grammar Patterns
die Mechanik ((von et3)) the mechanics/mechanism of sth. The mechanics of the old camera are fascinating.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Technik (technology), Funktionsweise (way of functioning).
Etymology
From Greek 'mēkhanikḗ' (art of making machines). Cognate with English 'mechanic' and 'machine'.
Memory Tips
The '-ik' suffix in German often indicates a field of study, similar to 'Physik' (physics) or 'Mathematik' (mathematics). Think of the 'mechanics' of how something operates.