die Statistik
noun · [ʃtaˈtɪstɪk] ·Etymology
Derived from New Latin statistica (compare Italian statistica) or statisticus (“of the state”), from obsolete Statist (“statesman”), compare English statist. Coined by Gottfried Achenwall.
Translation
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statistics
feminine, singular, singular-only
Die Statistik zeigt, dass unser Lebensstandard hoch ist.
The statistics show that our standard of living is high.
Der Tod eines Mannes ist eine Tragödie, der Tod von Millionen ist eine Statistik.
The death of one man is a tragedy, the death of millions is a statistic.
Die Statistik ist auf unserer Seite.
The statistics are in our favour.
- statistics, stats feminine
- description of a state, a country feminine, obsolete
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Statistik | Statistiken |
| Accusative | Statistik | Statistiken |
| Dative | Statistik | Statistiken |
| Genitive | Statistik | Statistiken |