das Fach, ¨-er
compartment · subject
Ein Bereich mit einer bestimmten Aufgabe oder Kenntnis. Es kann auch ein Abteil in einem Schrank oder Regal sein.
The German word "Fach" is a noun that means "subject," "field," "compartment," or "specialty", depending on context.
- In education or work, "Fach" refers to a subject or discipline (e.g., Mathematik ist mein Lieblingsfach — "Mathematics is my favorite subject").
- It can also mean a compartment or section, such as a shelf or drawer in furniture.
Similar words:
- Bereich (area, domain)
- Feld (field, area)
- Disziplin (discipline)
- Abteilung (department, section)
Differences:
- Fach often implies a specific subject or specialty within a larger field or institution.
- Bereich and Feld are more general terms for areas or fields.
- Disziplin usually refers to an academic or scientific discipline.
- Abteilung denotes a formal division within an organization.
Thus, Fach is more specific in contexts of study or specialized compartments.
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Examples
Er legt das Buch in das Fach.noun
He puts the book into the compartment.
In jedem Zimmer gibt es ein eigenes Fach für persönliche Gegenstände.noun
In each room, there is a separate compartment for personal belongings.
In diesem Fach sind alle meine Bücher sortiert.noun
In this compartment all my books are sorted.
Das Fach ist leer.noun
The compartment is empty.
Hast du das richtige Fach ausgewählt?noun
Have you selected the right subject?
Jeder wählt sein bestes Fach in der Schule.noun
Everyone chooses their best subject in school.
Die Lehrerin erklärt das neue Fach mit bunten Bildern.noun
The teacher explains the new subject with colorful pictures.
Welches Fach magst du in der Schule am meisten?noun
Which subject do you like the most at school?
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