die Industrie
die Industrie في 30 ثانية
- 'Die Industrie' is a feminine noun meaning 'industry', referring specifically to the manufacturing and production sectors.
- It is frequently used in compound nouns, such as 'Autoindustrie' (car industry) or 'Lebensmittelindustrie' (food industry).
- Do not use it for service sectors (like the music or film industry); use 'die Branche' instead.
- It is a central topic in German news, politics, and economics due to Germany's strong manufacturing base.
Die deutsche Wirtschaft ist stark von die Industrie abhängig.
- Heavy Industry
- Known as 'die Schwerindustrie', this involves large-scale, capital-intensive operations like steel production and mining.
Viele Menschen arbeiten in der Industrie.
- Light Industry
- Referred to as 'die Leichtindustrie', focusing on consumer goods like textiles and electronics, requiring less capital investment than heavy industry.
Der Umweltschutz ist eine große Herausforderung für die Industrie.
Die Digitalisierung verändert die Industrie rasant.
- Industry 4.0
- The current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies, including cyber-physical systems and cloud computing.
Ohne die Industrie gäbe es keinen modernen Wohlstand.
Er hat einen Job in der Industrie gefunden.
- Nominative Case
- Die Industrie wächst dieses Jahr. (The industry is growing this year.)
Diese Maschinen sind speziell für die Industrie entwickelt worden.
- Compound Nouns (Suffix)
- Autoindustrie (car industry), Bauindustrie (construction industry), Textilindustrie (textile industry).
Das neue Industriegebiet liegt am Stadtrand.
- Genitive Case
- Die Zukunft der Industrie hängt von Innovationen ab. (The future of the industry depends on innovations.)
Wir müssen die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Industrie stärken.
Die Vertreter der Industrie trafen sich mit dem Minister.
In den Nachrichten wird oft über die Industrie berichtet.
- Economic Reports
- Financial news constantly monitors the health of 'die Industrie' as a primary indicator of national economic performance.
Die Politiker diskutieren über die Zukunft der Industrie.
- Environmental Discourse
- Terms like 'klimaneutrale Industrie' (climate-neutral industry) are becoming increasingly common in media and policy.
Mein Onkel arbeitet schon seit zwanzig Jahren in der Industrie.
Das Ruhrgebiet war früher das Zentrum der deutschen Schwerindustrie.
- Trade Fairs
- Events like the Hannover Messe are crucial networking hubs for 'die Industrie'.
Die Geschichte der Industrie ist faszinierend.
Falsch: Er arbeitet in der Musikindustrie. Richtig: Er arbeitet in der Musikbranche.
- The False Friend
- Do not translate 'industry' as 'Industrie' when referring to non-manufacturing sectors. Use 'die Branche' instead.
Die Tourismusbranche ist keine Industrie im klassischen Sinne.
- Missing Articles
- Unlike English, German usually requires the definite article when referring to the industrial sector as a whole.
Nach dem Studium ging sie in die Industrie.
Wir besichtigen heute eine große Industrieanlage.
- Compound Genders
- Always look at the last word in a compound noun to determine its gender, not the 'Industrie' part if it comes first.
Die Fehlerquote in der Industrie muss sinken.
Die Wirtschaft umfasst mehr als nur die Industrie.
- Die Wirtschaft
- The overarching term for the entire economy, including all sectors (primary, secondary, tertiary).
Das Handwerk und die Industrie suchen beide nach Fachkräften.
- Das Handwerk
- Skilled manual trades, distinct from industrial mass production. Think of a carpenter versus a furniture factory.
Er kennt sich in dieser Branche gut aus.
Die Produktion wurde wegen eines Streiks gestoppt.
- Der Betrieb
- Refers to a specific workplace, factory, or company location where industrial activity takes place.
Das neue Werk schafft tausende Arbeitsplätze.
How Formal Is It?
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Two-way prepositions (Wechselpräpositionen) with 'in' (in der Industrie vs. in die Industrie).
Compound noun gender rules (the last word determines the gender: die Autoindustrie).
Adjective declension after definite articles (die deutsche Industrie).
Passive voice (Autos werden von der Industrie produziert).
Genitive case for possession (Die Zukunft der Industrie).
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Die Industrie ist groß.
The industry is big.
Nominative case, feminine subject.
Er arbeitet in der Industrie.
He works in industry.
Dative case after the preposition 'in' indicating location.
Wir brauchen die Industrie.
We need the industry.
Accusative case, direct object.
Das ist eine neue Industrie.
That is a new industry.
Indefinite article 'eine' with adjective 'neue'.
Die Industrie macht Autos.
The industry makes cars.
Simple Subject-Verb-Object structure.
Viele Menschen sind in der Industrie.
Many people are in the industry.
Plural subject 'Menschen' with dative location.
Die Industrie hat viel Geld.
The industry has a lot of money.
Verb 'haben' takes the accusative 'viel Geld'.
Ich lerne über die Industrie.
I am learning about the industry.
Preposition 'über' takes the accusative case here.
Mein Bruder hat einen guten Job in der Industrie.
My brother has a good job in industry.
Accusative object 'einen guten Job', dative location 'in der Industrie'.
Die deutsche Industrie exportiert viele Maschinen.
German industry exports many machines.
Adjective 'deutsche' modifying the nominative subject.
In unserer Stadt gibt es viel Industrie.
In our city there is a lot of industry.
'Es gibt' requires the accusative case, but 'Industrie' has no article here.
Die Industrie produziert Kleidung und Möbel.
The industry produces clothing and furniture.
Verb 'produzieren' with multiple accusative objects.
Arbeitest du lieber im Büro oder in der Industrie?
Do you prefer working in an office or in industry?
Question structure with 'lieber' (prefer).
Die Industrie braucht neue Mitarbeiter.
The industry needs new employees.
Plural accusative object 'neue Mitarbeiter'.
Wegen der Industrie ist die Luft manchmal schlecht.
Because of the industry, the air is sometimes bad.
Preposition 'wegen' used with the genitive (or dative in spoken German).
Die Autoindustrie ist ein Teil der Industrie.
The car industry is a part of the industry.
Genitive case 'der Industrie' showing possession/part of a whole.
Die Industrie spielt eine entscheidende Rolle für die deutsche Wirtschaft.
Industry plays a crucial role in the German economy.
Idiom 'eine Rolle spielen' (to play a role).
Der Umweltschutz stellt die Industrie vor große Herausforderungen.
Environmental protection presents the industry with great challenges.
Verb 'stellen vor' (to present with) takes the accusative 'große Herausforderungen'.
Viele Jugendliche beginnen eine Ausbildung in der Industrie.
Many young people start an apprenticeship in industry.
Accusative object 'eine Ausbildung'.
Die Digitalisierung verändert die Prozesse in der Industrie rasant.
Digitalization is rapidly changing processes in industry.
Adverb 'rasant' modifying the verb 'verändert'.
Gewerkschaften fordern höhere Löhne für die Arbeiter in der Industrie.
Trade unions are demanding higher wages for workers in industry.
Preposition 'für' takes the accusative 'die Arbeiter'.
Die Lebensmittelindustrie muss strenge Hygienevorschriften einhalten.
The food industry must comply with strict hygiene regulations.
Modal verb 'muss' with infinitive 'einhalten' at the end.
Ohne eine starke Industrie würden viele Arbeitsplätze verloren gehen.
Without a strong industry, many jobs would be lost.
Konjunktiv II (würden... gehen) for a hypothetical situation.
Die Industrie hat im letzten Quartal mehr produziert als erwartet.
The industry produced more in the last quarter than expected.
Perfekt tense 'hat produziert' with comparative 'mehr als'.
Die Globalisierung zwingt die heimische Industrie zu ständiger Innovation.
Globalization forces domestic industry to constantly innovate.
Verb 'zwingen zu' requires the dative 'ständiger Innovation'.
Der Fachkräftemangel entwickelt sich zu einem massiven Problem für die Industrie.
The shortage of skilled workers is developing into a massive problem for the industry.
Reflexive verb 'sich entwickeln zu' with dative.
Um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben, investiert die Industrie stark in Automatisierung.
In order to remain competitive, the industry is investing heavily in automation.
Infinitive clause with 'um... zu'.
Die Politik diskutiert über Subventionen für die energieintensive Industrie.
Politicians are discussing subsidies for energy-intensive industry.
Preposition 'für' with accusative adjective ending 'energieintensive'.
Die Industrie 4.0 vernetzt Maschinen und Prozesse durch das Internet der Dinge.
Industry 4.0 connects machines and processes through the Internet of Things.
Preposition 'durch' taking the accusative 'das Internet'.
Trotz der Krise verzeichnete die verarbeitende Industrie ein leichtes Wachstum.
Despite the crisis, the manufacturing industry recorded slight growth.
Preposition 'Trotz' used with the genitive 'der Krise'.
Die Abhängigkeit der Industrie von Rohstoffimporten ist ein strategisches Risiko.
The industry's dependence on raw material imports is a strategic risk.
Genitive construction 'der Industrie' and preposition 'von' with dative.
Es wird erwartet, dass die Industrie ihre CO2-Emissionen drastisch reduziert.
It is expected that the industry will drastically reduce its CO2 emissions.
Passive voice 'Es wird erwartet' followed by a 'dass' clause.
Der strukturelle Wandel zwingt die Industrie zu einer beispiellosen Transformation ihrer Wertschöpfungsketten.
Structural change is forcing the industry into an unprecedented transformation of its value chains.
Advanced vocabulary 'Wertschöpfungsketten' and complex genitive structures.
Die Deindustrialisierung bestimmter Regionen hat weitreichende sozioökonomische Konsequenzen nach sich gezogen.
The deindustrialization of certain regions has entailed far-reaching socio-economic consequences.
Verb phrase 'Konsequenzen nach sich ziehen' (to entail consequences).
Subventionspolitik zugunsten der Schwerindustrie steht oft im Spannungsfeld zu ökologischen Zielsetzungen.
Subsidy policy in favor of heavy industry is often at odds with ecological objectives.
Preposition 'zugunsten' takes the genitive 'der Schwerindustrie'.
Die Resilienz der deutschen Industrie wurde durch die jüngsten Störungen der globalen Lieferketten auf die Probe gestellt.
The resilience of German industry was put to the test by recent disruptions to global supply chains.
Passive voice in the Präteritum 'wurde... gestellt'.
Industrieverbände lobbyieren vehement gegen eine Verschärfung der Emissionsrichtlinien.
Industry associations are lobbying vehemently against a tightening of emission guidelines.
Use of specific terminology 'Industrieverbände' and 'Emissionsrichtlinien'.
Die Transformation zur Kreislaufwirtschaft erfordert ein radikales Umdenken innerhalb der gesamten Industrie.
The transformation to a circular economy requires a radical rethink within the entire industry.
Preposition 'innerhalb' taking the genitive 'der gesamten Industrie'.
Der Innovationsvorsprung der heimischen Industrie droht durch mangelnde Investitionen in Forschung und Entwicklung zu schwinden.
The innovative edge of domestic industry threatens to dwindle due to a lack of investment in research and development.
Verb 'drohen zu' with infinitive, indicating a looming negative event.
Eine zukunftsorientierte Industriepolitik muss die Balance zwischen Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und Klimaneutralität finden.
A future-oriented industrial policy must find the balance between competitiveness and climate neutrality.
Compound noun 'Industriepolitik' and abstract concepts.
Die sukzessive Tertiarisierung der Wirtschaft hat die hegemoniale Stellung der Industrie im gesellschaftlichen Diskurs relativiert.
The successive tertiarization of the economy has relativized the hegemonic position of industry in social discourse.
Highly academic vocabulary (Tertiarisierung, hegemonial).
In der Postwachstumsökonomie wird der inhärente Expansionsdrang der kapitalistischen Industrie fundamental infrage gestellt.
In the post-growth economy, the inherent drive for expansion of capitalist industry is fundamentally questioned.
Passive voice with complex subject 'der inhärente Expansionsdrang'.
Die Entfremdung des Arbeiters von seinem Produkt, ein klassisches Paradigma der Industrialisierung, manifestiert sich in der modernen Industrie 4.0 auf subtilere Weise.
The alienation of the worker from his product, a classic paradigm of industrialization, manifests itself in modern Industry 4.0 in a more subtle way.
Apposition 'ein klassisches Paradigma' and reflexive verb 'sich manifestieren'.
Die Internalisierung externer Kosten bleibt das ungelöste Kernproblem einer auf fossilen Energieträgern basierenden Industrie.
The internalization of external costs remains the unresolved core problem of an industry based on fossil fuels.
Participle construction 'einer auf fossilen Energieträgern basierenden Industrie'.
Geoökonomische Verwerfungen zwingen die Industrie zu einem Paradigmenwechsel von der reinen Effizienzmaximierung hin zu robuster Redundanz.
Geoeconomic upheavals are forcing the industry into a paradigm shift from pure efficiency maximization towards robust redundancy.
Prepositional phrase 'von... hin zu' indicating a shift in strategy.
Die Symbiose von Staat und Industrie im rheinischen Kapitalismus erweist sich in Krisenzeiten als erstaunlich resilienter Puffer.
The symbiosis of state and industry in Rhenish capitalism proves to be an astonishingly resilient buffer in times of crisis.
Reflexive verb 'sich erweisen als' with nominative complement.
Der Diskurs über die Deindustrialisierung ist oft von einer nostalgischen Verklärung der fordistischen Massenproduktion geprägt.
The discourse on deindustrialization is often characterized by a nostalgic transfiguration of Fordist mass production.
Passive construction 'ist... geprägt' with preposition 'von'.
Die normative Kraft des Faktischen zwingt selbst zögerliche Industriezweige zur raschen Adaption disruptiver Technologien.
The normative power of the factual forces even hesitant branches of industry to rapidly adapt to disruptive technologies.
Philosophical phrase 'Die normative Kraft des Faktischen'.
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Carries a strong connotation of physical manufacturing, heavy machinery, and large-scale operations.
Neutral. Appropriate for all contexts, from casual conversations to academic papers.
- Translating 'music industry' as 'Musikindustrie' instead of the correct 'Musikbranche'.
- Saying 'in die Industrie arbeiten' (accusative) instead of the correct 'in der Industrie arbeiten' (dative).
- Pronouncing the word with the stress on the first syllable (IN-dus-trie) instead of the last (in-dus-TRIE).
- Forgetting to capitalize the word in written German (industrie -> Industrie).
- Using 'Industrie' to refer to the entire economy, when 'Wirtschaft' is the correct overarching term.
نصائح
Dative Case for Location
Always use 'in der Industrie' when saying where someone works. The preposition 'in' requires the dative case for static locations, and the feminine dative article is 'der'.
The 'Branche' Rule
Never translate the English 'industry' directly to 'Industrie' if it's not about factories. Use 'Branche' for things like the music, film, or tourism sectors.
Stress the End
Pronounce it in-dus-TRIE. Putting the stress on the first syllable is a dead giveaway of an English accent. Rhyme the end with 'free' or 'see'.
Capitalization
Never forget to capitalize 'Industrie'. All German nouns are capitalized. This applies to compound nouns as well, like 'Autoindustrie'.
Compound Mastery
Create new words easily by adding 'industrie' to the end of a product. Textilindustrie, Pharmaindustrie, Möbelindustrie. They are all feminine!
Economic Importance
Understand that 'die Industrie' is a point of national pride in Germany. Mentioning the strength of the German 'Autoindustrie' is a great conversation starter.
Accusative for Movement
If you are changing careers to work in manufacturing, use the accusative: 'Ich wechsle in die Industrie'. This shows movement into a new state.
Related Verbs
Pair 'Industrie' with verbs like 'produzieren' (produce), 'herstellen' (manufacture), or 'exportieren' (export) to build strong, descriptive sentences.
News Vocabulary
When reading German news, look for the 'Wirtschaft' (Economy) section to find articles about 'die Industrie'. It's rarely a top-level category itself.
Vocational Training
Remember the connection between 'die Industrie' and 'die Ausbildung' (apprenticeship). Many Germans start their careers with practical training in industrial plants.
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وسيلة تذكّر
Think of a TREE (trie) growing out of a factory to remember the stress is on the last syllable: In-dus-TRIE.
أصل الكلمة
Borrowed from Latin 'industria' (diligence, activity), via French 'industrie'.
السياق الثقافي
Working 'in der Industrie' implies a stable, often unionized job with good benefits, contrasting with the more precarious 'Gig-Economy' or certain service sector jobs.
The Ruhrgebiet is historically famous for heavy industry (coal and steel), while southern states like Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg are hubs for high-tech, automotive, and mechanical engineering.
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"Glaubst du, dass die Industrie in Deutschland eine gute Zukunft hat?"
"Arbeitest du lieber in der Industrie oder im Dienstleistungssektor?"
"Wie kann die Industrie umweltfreundlicher werden?"
"Welche Industriezweige sind in deiner Heimatregion besonders stark?"
"Was hältst du von der Digitalisierung in der Industrie (Industrie 4.0)?"
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Beschreibe die wichtigste Industrie in deinem Heimatland und ihre Bedeutung.
Welche Vor- und Nachteile hat die Arbeit in einer großen Fabrik der Industrie?
Wie wird sich die Industrie in den nächsten 20 Jahren durch Künstliche Intelligenz verändern?
Schreibe über den Unterschied zwischen 'Industrie' und 'Handwerk'.
Warum ist der Umweltschutz für die moderne Industrie so eine große Herausforderung?
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10 أسئلةWhile you might occasionally hear or read 'Musikindustrie', especially in translated texts or modern journalism, it is generally considered poor style. The correct and much more natural German term is 'Musikbranche'. 'Industrie' implies factories and mass manufacturing of physical goods. Always prefer 'Branche' for service, entertainment, or abstract sectors.
Because you are describing a static location or state (where you work), you must use the dative case with the two-way preposition 'in'. Since 'Industrie' is feminine, the dative article is 'der'. You only use 'in die Industrie' (accusative) when describing movement or a change, like 'Ich wechsle in die Industrie' (I am switching into the industry).
Yes, absolutely. Like all nouns in the German language, 'Industrie' must always be capitalized, regardless of where it appears in a sentence. Failing to capitalize nouns is a major grammatical error in written German.
The most common mistake English speakers make is stressing the first syllable (IN-dus-trie). In German, the stress is heavily on the final syllable: in-dus-TRIE. The 'ie' at the end is pronounced like a long 'e' in English (like in 'see' or 'tree').
'Die Wirtschaft' is the broader term meaning 'the economy'. It includes everything: agriculture, services, retail, and manufacturing. 'Die Industrie' is just one part of 'die Wirtschaft'—specifically the secondary sector that deals with manufacturing and factories.
'Industrie 4.0' is a term originating from a high-tech strategy of the German government. It refers to the fourth industrial revolution, which focuses on the digitalization of manufacturing, smart factories, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence in production processes.
You can use it as a prefix or a suffix. As a suffix: Auto + Industrie = Autoindustrie (feminine, because Industrie is feminine). As a prefix: Industrie + Anlage = Industrieanlage (feminine, because Anlage is feminine). The gender is always determined by the last word in the compound.
'Schwerindustrie' translates to 'heavy industry'. It refers to large-scale, capital-intensive manufacturing processes that involve heavy materials and large facilities, such as steel production, mining, and shipbuilding. The Ruhrgebiet in Germany was historically famous for its Schwerindustrie.
Generally, no. Agriculture is the primary sector ('die Landwirtschaft'). However, the highly mechanized, large-scale processing of food is called 'die Lebensmittelindustrie' (the food industry), and factory farming is sometimes critically referred to as 'industrielle Landwirtschaft' (industrial agriculture).
The plural is 'die Industrien'. You use the plural when referring to multiple distinct branches of manufacturing at once, for example, 'Die Automobil- und Chemieindustrien sind wichtig für das Land'. However, the singular is often used collectively to refer to the entire manufacturing sector.
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Write a simple sentence saying 'The industry is big.'
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Write a simple sentence saying 'He works in the industry.'
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Write a sentence using 'Autoindustrie' and the verb 'produzieren'.
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Translate: 'The industry needs many workers.'
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Write a sentence explaining why environmental protection is important for the industry.
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Explain the difference between 'Industrie' and 'Handwerk' in one sentence.
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Write a complex sentence about the challenges of 'Industrie 4.0'.
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Translate: 'The shortage of skilled workers is a problem for the German industry.'
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Formulate a sentence discussing the impact of supply chain disruptions on the manufacturing sector.
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Write a statement about the necessity of decarbonization in heavy industry.
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Draft a brief academic sentence on the socio-economic effects of deindustrialization.
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Critique the concept of continuous industrial growth in the context of planetary boundaries in one sentence.
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Write: 'I see the factory of the industry.'
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Write: 'My city has a lot of industry.'
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Write: 'He is doing an apprenticeship in the chemical industry.'
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Write: 'The industry must invest in renewable energies.'
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Write: 'Structural change requires massive subsidies.'
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Write: 'The tertiarization of the economy shifts the hegemonic discourse.'
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Write a sentence using 'Musikbranche' instead of 'Musikindustrie'.
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Write a sentence using the adjective 'industriell'.
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Say out loud: 'Die Industrie'.
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Say out loud: 'Er arbeitet in der Industrie'.
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Pronounce correctly: 'industrielle Produktion'.
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Explain the term 'Strukturwandel' in the context of industry.
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Discuss the socio-economic impacts of 'Deindustrialisierung'.
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Pronounce and explain: 'Internalisierung externer Kosten'.
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Say: 'Die Kreislaufwirtschaft'.
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Say: 'In der Industrie'.
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Say: 'Der Industriestandort'.
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Listen to the pronunciation of 'Industrie'. Which syllable is stressed?
Listen: 'Die Industrie baut Autos.' What does it build?
Listen: 'Er arbeitet in der Industrie.' What case is used after 'in'?
Listen: 'Die Autoindustrie'. What is the first part of the compound word?
Listen: 'Die Industrie 4.0'. What number is mentioned?
Listen: 'Die Musikbranche'. Did the speaker say Musikindustrie?
Listen: 'Schwerindustrie'. What type of industry is this?
Listen: 'Fachkräftemangel in der Industrie'. What is lacking?
Listen: 'Strukturwandel der Industrie'. What kind of change is it?
Listen: 'Gestörte Lieferketten'. What is disrupted?
Listen: 'Deindustrialisierung'. What is happening to the industry?
Listen: 'Tertiarisierung'. Which sector is growing?
Listen: 'Lebensmittelindustrie'. What do they make?
Listen: 'Industriestandort'. What does this refer to?
Listen: 'Kreislaufwirtschaft'. What shape is implied?
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Summary
The most important thing to remember is that 'die Industrie' strictly refers to manufacturing and factories. Never use it for services like the 'music industry' (use 'Musikbranche'). Example: 'Er arbeitet in der Industrie' (He works in manufacturing).
- 'Die Industrie' is a feminine noun meaning 'industry', referring specifically to the manufacturing and production sectors.
- It is frequently used in compound nouns, such as 'Autoindustrie' (car industry) or 'Lebensmittelindustrie' (food industry).
- Do not use it for service sectors (like the music or film industry); use 'die Branche' instead.
- It is a central topic in German news, politics, and economics due to Germany's strong manufacturing base.
Dative Case for Location
Always use 'in der Industrie' when saying where someone works. The preposition 'in' requires the dative case for static locations, and the feminine dative article is 'der'.
The 'Branche' Rule
Never translate the English 'industry' directly to 'Industrie' if it's not about factories. Use 'Branche' for things like the music, film, or tourism sectors.
Stress the End
Pronounce it in-dus-TRIE. Putting the stress on the first syllable is a dead giveaway of an English accent. Rhyme the end with 'free' or 'see'.
Capitalization
Never forget to capitalize 'Industrie'. All German nouns are capitalized. This applies to compound nouns as well, like 'Autoindustrie'.
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A2تسليم شيء ما لشخص آخر، مثل تسليم الواجب للمعلم.
absprechen
B1نسق أو اتفق على شيء مع شخص آخر.
administrativ
B1متعلق بالإدارة أو تنظيم شؤون مؤسسة ما.
aktualisieren
B1تحديث شيء ما لجعله حاليًا. يستخدم للبرامج أو البيانات.
analog
B1تناظري (تقني) أو مماثل (منطقي).
Anforderung
B1شرط أو معيار يجب الوفاء به لتحقيق هدف أو الحصول على وظيفة. المتطلبات (Anforderungen) لهذه الوظيفة تشمل خبرة لا تقل عن خمس سنوات في مجال الإدارة.
angestellt
B1أن تكون موظفًا لدى شركة أو صاحب عمل. هو موظف في بنك كبير منذ سنوات.
Angestellter
A1موظف يعمل لدى شركة أو شخص آخر مقابل راتب.
anspruchsvoll
B1متطلب، راقٍ. يتطلب الكثير من الجهد أو المهارة.
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B1بدلاً من (فعل شيء ما)؛ يستخدم للتعبير عن بديل لعمل معين.