Nov 27, 2012 14:58
11 yrs ago
Deutsch term
Thermodynamik
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Deutsch > Englisch
Naturwissenschaften
Physik
Thermodynamics
Die Thermodynamik verbindet damit die Größen Energie, Wärme, geleistete Arbeit, Temperatur, Druck und Volumen etc.
My question is whether it should be 'thermodynamics connects' or thermodynamics connect'? Does the s actually indicate a plural or is it meant as an abbreviation of science of thermodynamics or something like that?
My question is whether it should be 'thermodynamics connects' or thermodynamics connect'? Does the s actually indicate a plural or is it meant as an abbreviation of science of thermodynamics or something like that?
Proposed translations
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| 4 +7 | The science of thermodynamics thus connects.. |
Steve Kerry
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| 5 | Thermodynamics |
William Kratzer Jr.
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Proposed translations
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The science of thermodynamics thus connects..
Just a suggestion. But yes, I would say that "Thermodynamics" is a single entity and should be treated as singular rather than plural.
Peer comment(s):
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Lancashireman
: This is how English grammatics works.
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Thanks Andrew.. yes, we have a different way of phrasing things!
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Nicole Schnell
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Thanks Nicole!
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BrigitteHilgner
: Quite a number of sensible google hits for "thermodynamics connects".
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Not wrong at all, Brigitte. I'm just suggesting how I would express it myself. Thanks for the agree!
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William Kratzer Jr.
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Thanks William!
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Coqueiro
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Thanks Coqueiro!
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Kate Collyer
: Yes singular, same as mathematics, logistics, physics...
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Yes, it's a "body of knowledge" - thanks for the agree!
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Edith Kelly
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Thanks Edith!
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Thermodynamics
If the word used is a noun, then it is "thermodynamics"
If it is an adjective, the in will be singular "thermodynamic"
EXAMPLES:
I am studying the topic of thermodynamics.
I under stand the project will involve the study of thermodynamic properties.
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Note added at 7 mins (2012-11-27 15:06:07 GMT)
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Understand not Under Stand. :)
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Note added at 11 mins (2012-11-27 15:09:47 GMT)
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ADDITIONAL NOTE: I WOULD USE "CONNECT"
THERMODYNAMICS = A COLLECTIVE NOUN
If it is an adjective, the in will be singular "thermodynamic"
EXAMPLES:
I am studying the topic of thermodynamics.
I under stand the project will involve the study of thermodynamic properties.
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Note added at 7 mins (2012-11-27 15:06:07 GMT)
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Understand not Under Stand. :)
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Note added at 11 mins (2012-11-27 15:09:47 GMT)
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ADDITIONAL NOTE: I WOULD USE "CONNECT"
THERMODYNAMICS = A COLLECTIVE NOUN
Discussion
Likewise with 'aerodynamics'.