No. 643 in German
technik
"Technik" in German means "technology" or "technique."
In a sentence
Die Technik hat die Welt verändert.
Technology has changed the world.
Here, 'Technik' refers to the broader field of technology and its applications.
Er interessiert sich sehr für die Technik der alten Römer.
He is very interested in the engineering of the ancient Romans.
In this sentence, 'Technik' specifically refers to the techniques and engineering methods used by the ancient Romans.
Sie lernt die Technik des Gitarrenspiels.
She is learning the technique of playing the guitar.
Here, 'Technik' describes a specific skill or method, referring to the techniques used in playing the guitar.
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