Informatiker

computer scientist

noun in-for-MAH-tee-ker Rare

Also means

IT professional

Usage Note

Informatiker denotes both academic computer scientists and working IT professionals in German. Broadly used where English might say 'software developer', 'systems engineer', or 'IT specialist'; the context usually clarifies the specialisation.

Examples

"Der Informatiker entwickelte eine Datenbanklösung für das mittelständische Unternehmen."

Natural Translation

The IT professional developed a database solution for the medium-sized company.

Literal Translation

The computer-scientist developed a database-solution for the medium-sized company.

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