How to Say ‘Computer science.’ in German
Informatik
in-for-mah-TEE k
[in-for-mah-TEE k]
💬 Usage Tip: "Informatik" is the standard German word for computer science, not just "IT." Fun fact: it covers theory, programming, systems, and more.
🇩🇪 In Germany: In Germany, "Informatik" is a very common degree name on CVs. Recruiters will often expect follow-up questions about focus areas like software engineering, data, or AI.
Phrase Breakdown
Informatik
[in-for-mah-TEE k]
computer science
Informatik is the academic subject of computer science.
Informatik war mein Hauptfach an der Universität.
Computer science was my major at the university.
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