die Universität, -en
university
Eine große Schule für Erwachsene, in der man viele verschiedene Fächer studieren und Abschlüsse machen kann.
The German word "Universität" is a feminine noun meaning "university". It is derived from the Latin universitas, meaning a whole or a community, often referring to a community of teachers and scholars.
Components:
- Universität as a whole stems from Latin roots; it is not compound by separate German words here.
Similar words:
- Hochschule – higher education institution (broader term, includes universities and other colleges)
- Fachhochschule – university of applied sciences (more practice-oriented)
- Akademie – academy (often specialized, sometimes less formal than university)
Differences:
- Universität typically offers a wide range of academic disciplines and grants degrees including doctorates.
- Hochschule is more general, encompassing universities and colleges.
- Fachhochschule focuses more on practical and applied sciences.
- Akademie often refers to specialized institutions with a narrower focus than a full university.
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Examples
Ich studiere an der Universität.noun
I am studying at the university.
An der Universität lernt man viele interessante Dinge.noun
At university, you learn many interesting things.
An der Universität lernt man viel Neues.noun
At the university, one learns many new things.
An der Universität studieren viele junge Menschen.noun
At the university, many young people study.
An der Universität studieren viele Menschen verschiedene Fächer.noun
Many people study different subjects at the university.
Die Universität bietet unterschiedliche Studiengänge an.noun
The university offers different study programs.
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