System
Meaning and Usage
The German word "System" translates to "system" in English. It is used to refer to a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole, such as a computer system, the legal system, or a financial system.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "System" in German does not have any prefix or suffix; it is derived from the Late Latin word "systema," and before that from the Greek word "sýstēma," meaning "a whole compounded of parts."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "System" is similar in both German and English, both in terms of spelling and meaning.
Cultural Context
In German culture, the concept of "System" is used in various contexts, from technology and politics to social structures.
Example Sentences
- Das deutsche Schulsystem ist unterschiedlich vom amerikanischen Schulsystem.
- Unser Unternehmen hat ein effizientes Buchhaltungssystem implementiert.
Memory Tips
To remember the word "System," think about how many individual parts come together to create a system, just as the word itself is composed of individual letters forming a whole.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Struktur (structure)
- das Netzwerk (network)
- die Organisation (organization)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
The word "System" is neuter in gender. The plural form is "Systeme."
Conjugation (for verbs)
As "System" is a noun, it does not have a conjugation as a verb.