die Elektrotechnik
Translation
electrical engineering
Examples
Er studiert Elektrotechnik an der Universität.
He studies electrical engineering at the university.
Die Elektrotechnik ist ein wichtiges Fachgebiet.
Electrical engineering is an important field.
Grammar Patterns
to study electrical engineering She wants to study electrical engineering.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ingenieurwesen (engineering); Other fields: Maschinenbau (mechanical engineering), Informatik (computer science)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Elektro-' (related to electricity) and 'Technik' (technology, engineering).
Memory Tips
Literally 'electro-technology'. Think of the 'technology' of 'electricity'.