In German
Physik
Meaning: physics (the science, not “physical”)
Example sentences
PhysikistmeinLieblingsfach.
Physics is my favourite subject.
DiePhysikerklärt,warumderHimmelblauist.
Physics explains why the sky is blue.
IchhabeeinePrüfunginPhysik.
I have an exam in physics.
Grammar note
The false friend: “Physik” looks like the English “physique” or “physical”, but it's always the science, physics. For “physical” (adjective), German uses “körperlich” or “physisch”.
Common mistake
Don't use “Physik” to mean physical fitness or physique. Those are “Körper” or “Körperbau”.
Quick check
Which German word means the science “physics”?
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What's the German for “physical”?
“Körperlich” (bodily) or “physisch” (physical, as in material or natural).
What's a physicist in German?
“Physiker” (male) or “Physikerin” (female).