der Ingenieur, -e
engineer
Eine Person, die technisches Wissen nutzt, um Maschinen, Gebäude oder Systeme zu planen, zu entwickeln und Probleme praktisch zu lösen.
The German word "Ingenieur" refers to an "engineer." It is derived from the Latin word "ingeniator," meaning "to create" or "to design." In German, "Ingenieur" is used primarily for professionals who apply scientific and mathematical principles to develop solutions in various fields, such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering.
Similar words in German include "Techniker" (technician), which typically refers to a professional who is specialized in technical support and implementation but may not have the same educational background as an engineer. The main difference is that an "Ingenieur" usually requires a university degree in engineering, whereas a "Techniker" may have a technical school background and focuses more on practical applications involved in technology.
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Examples
Der Ingenieur arbeitet an einem neuen Projekt.noun
The engineer is working on a new project.
Ein Ingenieur plant die Konstruktion des Gebäudes.noun
An engineer plans the construction of the building.
Ein Ingenieur plant und entwickelt technische Lösungen.noun
An engineer plans and develops technical solutions.
Manchmal arbeitet ein Ingenieur im Ausland, um neue Erfahrungen zu sammeln.noun
Sometimes an engineer works abroad to gain new experiences.
Viele Kinder möchten später Ingenieur werden.noun
Many children want to become engineers later.
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