die Wissenschaften
Translation
sciences, academics, disciplines
Examples
Die Naturwissenschaften sind sehr beliebt.
The natural sciences are very popular.
Er interessiert sich für die Geisteswissenschaften.
He is interested in the humanities.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) as a subject The sciences are constantly evolving.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Disziplinen, Fachgebiete.
Etymology
From 'wissen' (to know) + '-schaft' (a suffix indicating a body or state). Literally 'the body of knowledge'. This is the plural form.
Memory Tips
Imagine different 'ships' ('-schaft') of 'knowing' ('wissen'). There's a ship for natural sciences, one for humanities, etc., covering all fields of knowledge.