automatisch
Meaning and Usage
"Automatisch" in German means "automatic" in English. It is used to describe something that operates or happens in a self-regulating or self-acting manner, without needing constant human intervention.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "automatisch" is an adverb in German. It is derived from the noun "Automat" (vending machine) and the suffix "-isch", which is used to form adjectives or adverbs.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "automatisch" in German is very similar to its English counterpart "automatic" in both meaning and usage.
Cultural Context
In German-speaking countries, the concept of automation is highly valued, especially in industries and technology. Therefore, the word "automatisch" is commonly used in various contexts.
Example Sentences
- Das automatische Getriebe schaltet die Gänge selbst. (The automatic transmission shifts the gears by itself.)
- Die Kamera hat einen automatischen Fokus. (The camera has an automatic focus.)
Memory Tips
Associate "automatisch" with the English word "automatic" to help remember its meaning and usage.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Automation (f) - automation
- die Automatisierung (f) - automatization
- selbsttätig - self-acting
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
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