Ingenieurin

engineer (female)

noun in-zhe-NYOE-rin Rare

Origin: from French 'ingénieur', ultimately Latin 'ingenium' (talent, skill).

Usage Note

Ingenieurin is the feminine form of Ingenieur and is increasingly prominent in job titles and university statistics. The title is protected in Germany: only graduates of recognised engineering programmes may use it.

Examples

"Die Ingenieurin leitete das Bauprojekt von der Planung bis zur Fertigstellung."

Natural Translation

The engineer managed the construction project from planning to completion.

Literal Translation

The engineer led the construction-project from the planning to the completion.

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