Technology in Different Languages
Discover 'Technology' in 134 Languages: Dive into Translations, Hear Pronunciations, and Uncover Cultural Insights.
Technology
Afrikaans tegnologie | ||
Albanian teknologji | ||
Amharic ቴክኖሎጂ | ||
Arabic تقنية | ||
Armenian տեխնոլոգիա | ||
Assamese প্ৰযুক্তি | ||
Aymara tiknulujiya | ||
Azerbaijani texnologiya | ||
Bambara tɛkinolozi | ||
Basque teknologia | ||
Belarusian тэхналогіі | ||
Bengali প্রযুক্তি | ||
Bhojpuri तकनीक | ||
Bosnian tehnologija | ||
Bulgarian технология | ||
Catalan tecnologia | ||
Cebuano teknolohiya | ||
Chinese (Simplified) 技术 | ||
Chinese (Traditional) 技術 | ||
Corsican tecnulugia | ||
Croatian tehnologija | ||
Czech technologie | ||
Danish teknologi | ||
Dhivehi ޓެކްނޮލޮޖީ | ||
Dogri तकनीक | ||
Dutch technologie | ||
English technology | ||
Esperanto teknologio | ||
Estonian tehnoloogia | ||
Ewe mɔɖaŋu | ||
Filipino (Tagalog) teknolohiya | ||
Finnish tekniikkaa | ||
French la technologie | ||
Frisian technology | ||
Galician tecnoloxía | ||
Georgian ტექნოლოგია | ||
German technologie | ||
Greek τεχνολογία | ||
Guarani tembiporu pyahu | ||
Gujarati ટેકનોલોજી | ||
Haitian Creole teknoloji | ||
Hausa fasaha | ||
Hawaiian ʻenehana | ||
Hebrew טֶכנוֹלוֹגִיָה | ||
Hindi प्रौद्योगिकी | ||
Hmong thev naus laus zis | ||
Hungarian technológia | ||
Icelandic tækni | ||
Igbo teknụzụ | ||
Ilocano teknolohiya | ||
Indonesian teknologi | ||
Irish teicneolaíocht | ||
Italian tecnologia | ||
Japanese 技術 | ||
Javanese teknologi | ||
Kannada ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನ | ||
Kazakh технология | ||
Khmer បច្ចេកវិទ្យា | ||
Kinyarwanda ikoranabuhanga | ||
Konkani तंत्रज्ञान | ||
Korean 과학 기술 | ||
Krio tɛknɔlogi | ||
Kurdish teknolocî | ||
Kurdish (Sorani) تەکنەلۆجیا | ||
Kyrgyz технология | ||
Lao ເຕັກໂນໂລຢີ | ||
Latin technology | ||
Latvian tehnoloģija | ||
Lingala teknoloji | ||
Lithuanian technologija | ||
Luganda tekinolojiya | ||
Luxembourgish technologie | ||
Macedonian технологија | ||
Maithili प्रौद्योगिकी | ||
Malagasy technology | ||
Malay teknologi | ||
Malayalam സാങ്കേതികവിദ്യ | ||
Maltese teknoloġija | ||
Maori hangarau | ||
Marathi तंत्रज्ञान | ||
Meiteilon (Manipuri) ꯃꯁꯤꯟꯂꯣꯟ | ||
Mizo tunlai thiamna | ||
Mongolian технологи | ||
Myanmar (Burmese) နည်းပညာ | ||
Nepali टेक्नोलोजी | ||
Norwegian teknologi | ||
Nyanja (Chichewa) ukadaulo | ||
Odia (Oriya) ଟେକ୍ନୋଲୋଜି | ||
Oromo teeknooloojii | ||
Pashto ټیکنالوژي | ||
Persian فن آوری | ||
Polish technologia | ||
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) tecnologia | ||
Punjabi ਤਕਨਾਲੋਜੀ | ||
Quechua tecnologia | ||
Romanian tehnologie | ||
Russian технологии | ||
Samoan tekinolosi | ||
Sanskrit तन्त्रज्ञान | ||
Scots Gaelic teicneòlas | ||
Sepedi theknolotši | ||
Serbian технологија | ||
Sesotho theknoloji | ||
Shona technology | ||
Sindhi ٽيڪنالاجي | ||
Sinhala (Sinhalese) තාක්ෂණ | ||
Slovak technológie | ||
Slovenian tehnologija | ||
Somali farsamada | ||
Spanish tecnología | ||
Sundanese téknologi | ||
Swahili teknolojia | ||
Swedish teknologi | ||
Tagalog (Filipino) teknolohiya | ||
Tajik технология | ||
Tamil தொழில்நுட்பம் | ||
Tatar технология | ||
Telugu సాంకేతికం | ||
Thai เทคโนโลยี | ||
Tigrinya ቴክኖሎጂ | ||
Tsonga thekinoloji | ||
Turkish teknoloji | ||
Turkmen tehnologiýasy | ||
Twi (Akan) tɛknɔlɔgyi | ||
Ukrainian технології | ||
Urdu ٹیکنالوجی | ||
Uyghur تېخنىكا | ||
Uzbek texnologiya | ||
Vietnamese công nghệ | ||
Welsh technoleg | ||
Xhosa iteknoloji | ||
Yiddish טעכנאָלאָגיע | ||
Yoruba imọ ẹrọ | ||
Zulu ubuchwepheshe |
Etymology & Notes
| Language | Etymology / Notes |
|---|---|
| Afrikaans | "Tegnologie" is derived from the Greek word "tekhne" meaning "art, skill, or craft". |
| Albanian | The word "teknologji" in Albanian comes from the Greek word "tekhne." Tekhne originally meant "art, skill, or craft." |
| Amharic | The word "ቴክኖሎጂ" is derived from the Greek words "τέχνη" (art, craft) and "λογία" (study, discourse), and can also refer to the study of techniques and methods used in the production of goods and services. |
| Arabic | In classical Arabic, تقنية (tqnīyah) refers to a craft, art, or technique, while in Modern Standard Arabic, it denotes technology. |
| Armenian | "Տեխնոլոգիա" is derived from the Greek "τέχνη" (art) and "λογία" (study), and it originally referred to the study of various arts, including applied arts such as engineering and manufacturing. |
| Azerbaijani | The word "texnologiya" derives from the Greek word "tekhne", meaning "art, skill, or craft", and "logos", meaning "word, discourse, or reason." |
| Basque | "Teknologia" originates from the Greek words "technē" (art, skill) and "logos" (word, discourse)" |
| Belarusian | The Belarusian word "тэхналогіі" is derived from the Greek word "τέχνη" (τέχνη = art, skill, craft) and "λογία" (λογία = study, discourse), ultimately meaning "the study of craft". |
| Bengali | প্রযুক্তি is derived from the Sanskrit word 'प्रयुक्ति', meaning 'application', 'skill', or 'methodology'. |
| Bosnian | The word "tehnologija" is derived from the Greek words "techne" (art, craft) and "logia" (study, knowledge). |
| Bulgarian | In Bulgarian, the word "технология" ("tekhnologiya") can also refer to the skills, methods, and techniques used in a specific industry or field. |
| Catalan | In Catalan, 'tecnologia' also refers to a specific school subject about technological processes and materials. |
| Cebuano | The word 'teknolohiya' in Cebuano is derived from the Greek word 'tekhne', meaning 'art or craft', and '-logia', meaning 'study or discourse'. |
| Chinese (Simplified) | The word "技术" (jishu) in Chinese can also mean "skill" or "technique". |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 技術 in Chinese (Traditional) also means "art" and "skill." |
| Corsican | The word "tecnulugia" in Corsican also means "art" |
| Croatian | Tehnologija is derived from the Greek word "τέχνη" (techne), meaning "art, skill, or craft." |
| Czech | In Czech, "technologie" can also refer to the process of manufacturing or the field of study related to it. |
| Danish | The Danish word "teknologi" derives from the Greek word "tekhne", meaning "art", "skill", or "craft". |
| Dutch | "Technologie" in Dutch can also refer to the study or field of applied technology. |
| Estonian | The word "tehnoloogia" in Estonian comes from the Greek words "techne" (art, skill) and "logos" (word, speech). |
| Finnish | The etymology of the Finnish word "tekniikkaa" (technology) is rooted in the Greek words "tekhne" (art, craft) and "logia" (study, discourse), reflecting the multifaceted nature of technology. |
| French | The word 'technologie' in French originally meant 'the art of discourse' or 'the art of speech'. |
| Frisian | The Frisian word 'technology' comes from the Greek word 'tekhnē', meaning 'art' or 'craft'. |
| Georgian | The word "ტექნოლოგია" is derived from the Greek words "τέχνη" (tekhnē) meaning "art, craft, skill," and "λογία" (logia) meaning "study, discourse". The word has come to mean "the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes". |
| German | German 'Technologie' also denotes 'science of trade, economics or the arts' or 'system of instruction, especially of a practical or technical kind', rather than just the 'application of science to industry'. |
| Greek | The word ‘τεχνολογία’ originates from the Greek words ‘τέχνη’ (art, skill, craft) and ‘λογία’ (study of), thus meaning the ‘study of craft’. |
| Gujarati | The word "ટેકનોલોજી" can also refer to techniques or methods that are used in a specific field or industry. |
| Haitian Creole | In Haitian Creole, "teknoloji" can also refer to "the ability to make or use tools and machines." |
| Hausa | Fasaha also means 'eloquence' or 'facility in speech' in Hausa |
| Hawaiian | ʻEnehana is a loanword from the English word "technology" and is used to refer to advanced or modern technology. |
| Hebrew | The Hebrew word "טֶכנוֹלוֹגִיָה" (tekhnologiya) is derived from the Greek word "τέχνη" (tekhnē), meaning "art, skill, or craft." |
| Hindi | The word "प्रौद्योगिकी" comes from the Sanskrit words "प्र" (pra) meaning "forth or forward" and "उद्योग" (udyog) meaning "industry or application," connoting the practical application of knowledge. |
| Hmong | The phrase 'thev naus laus zis' (technology) translates to 'methods of understanding and improving' in English. |
| Hungarian | The term "technológia" in Hungarian comes from the Greek word "technē", meaning "art, craftsmanship, or skill", implying a wider meaning than just the modern concept of technology. |
| Icelandic | In Icelandic, the word "tækni" is also used to refer to the skill and knowledge required for a particular task, such as a craft or profession. |
| Igbo | "Teknụzụ" derives from "téé" (do/make) and "nụzụ" (know/understand), highlighting the practical and knowledge-based nature of technology. |
| Indonesian | In Indonesian, "teknologi" can refer to both "technology" and traditional knowledge. |
| Irish | Teicneolaíocht is a loanword from Greek with original meanings including 'art,' 'craft,' and 'systematic knowledge'. |
| Italian | The Italian word "tecnologia" ultimately derives from the Greek "tekhnē" (art, skill, craft) and "logia" (study, discourse). |
| Japanese | "技術" (technology) originally meant "skill" or "art" in Japanese. |
| Javanese | Javanese word "teknologi" originally means "magic" or "supernatural power". |
| Kannada | The term "ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನ" is formed from the Sanskrit roots "tantra" (system) and "jnan" (knowledge), implying a systematic approach to understanding and applying knowledge. |
| Kazakh | "Технология" derives from Greek words "tekhnē" (art, craft) and "logia" (study) in Kazakh. |
| Korean | The term "과학 기술" in Korean literally translates to "science-technique" or "science-skill". |
| Kurdish | The Kurdish word "teknolocî" is derived from the Greek word "technologia," which means "systematic treatment of an art or craft." |
| Kyrgyz | The Kyrgyz word "технология" comes from the Greek word "τέχνη", meaning "art" or "craft", and the suffix "-логия", meaning "study of". It originally referred to the study of the mechanical arts. |
| Latin | The Latin root of technology, "textere," also means to weave or construct. |
| Latvian | In Latvian, "tehnoloģija" can also refer to the "fine arts" or even "witchcraft" depending on the context. |
| Lithuanian | The Lithuanian word "technologija" comes from the Greek "techne" and "logos" and means "a systematic approach to solving problems" |
| Luxembourgish | In Luxembourgish, "Technologie" also refers to the subject taught in high schools that combines science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. |
| Macedonian | The word "технологија" can also refer to the study of the techniques used in a particular field or the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes. |
| Malagasy | The Malagasy word "teknolojia" comes from the French "technologie" and also means "industry" or "technique". |
| Malay | In Malay, "teknologi" is often used in the sense of "knowledge and skills", rather than just "technology." |
| Maltese | The word "teknoloġija" originates from the Greek terms "τέχνη" ("art, skill") and "λόγος" ("word, discourse"). |
| Maori | The word "hangarau" can also mean "framework" or "platform" in Māori. |
| Marathi | The word “तंत्रज्ञान” in Marathi comes from the Sanskrit term “tantra”, meaning “systematic knowledge or craft”. |
| Mongolian | The word is of Greek origin, meaning "art" or "craft" |
| Nepali | The word "टेक्नोलोजी" is derived from the Greek word "τέχνη" (techne), meaning "art, skill, or craft." |
| Norwegian | The word "teknologi" in Norwegian is derived from the Greek word "tekhne," meaning "art, craft, or skill." |
| Nyanja (Chichewa) | The word "ukadaulo" is derived from the verb "kudaula", which means "to create" or "to invent". |
| Pashto | The word "ټیکنالوژي" in Pashto is derived from the Greek word "τέχνη", meaning "art" or "craft", and "λογία", meaning "discourse" or "knowledge". |
| Persian | Technology's Persian cognate "fanavari" derives from the Greek word "tekhne", meaning "art, craft, technique", and shares its root with similar words in Western languages. |
| Polish | The Polish word "technologia" derives from the Greek terms "techne" and "logos," meaning "craft" and "knowledge," respectively. |
| Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) | In Portuguese, "tecnologia" can also refer to the knowledge and skills needed to perform a particular task or operate a machine. |
| Punjabi | ਤਕਨਾਲੋਜੀ is derived from the Greek words 'tekhne' (art, craft) and 'logia' (study), and can refer to the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes or to the machinery and devices developed from scientific knowledge. |
| Romanian | The Romanian word "tehnologie" also refers to the process of transforming raw materials into finished products or goods. |
| Russian | The word "технологии" can also refer to the process of creating or using technology. |
| Samoan | Tekinolosi can also mean 'skill' or 'method' in Samoan |
| Scots Gaelic | Etymology: "teicneòlas" comes from the Greek words "tekhne" (art, skill, craft) and "logos" (word, speech), referring to systematic knowledge of techniques. |
| Serbian | Tehnologija derives from Greek "τέχνη" (art, craft) and "λόγος" (study, knowledge). |
| Sesotho | The word "theknoloji" in Sesotho is derived from the Greek word "tekhnologia", which means "systematic treatment of an art, craft, or technique." |
| Shona | Technology is derived from the Greek word 'tekhne', meaning 'art', 'craft', or 'skill'. |
| Sindhi | The word "ٽيڪنالاجي" in Sindhi originates from the Greek word "τέχνη," meaning "art, skill, or craft," and the suffix "-λογία," meaning "study of." |
| Sinhala (Sinhalese) | The word "තාක්ෂණ" comes from the Sanskrit word "tākshika," which means "craftsmanship" or "skill." |
| Slovak | The Slovak word "technológie" derives from the French and Greek words "techne" (art or craft) and "logos" (word or discourse), respectively. |
| Slovenian | Tehnologija can refer to both "technology" and "textile technology" in Slovenian. |
| Somali | The word "farsamada" is also used in Somali to mean "craftsmanship", "industry", or "technique." |
| Sundanese | Teknologi derives directly from the Indonesian "teknologi", which is ultimately derived from the Greek word "τέχνη", meaning "art, craft, skill, technique." |
| Swahili | "Teknolojia" is ultimately derived from the Greek "technē" meaning "art, craft, or skill" via Arabic. |
| Swedish | The Swedish word 'teknologi' is derived from the Greek 'τεχνολογία' (tekhnologia), which itself is made up of two words: 'τέχνη' (tékhne), meaning "art", and 'λόγος' (lógos), meaning "discourse" or "science". |
| Tagalog (Filipino) | The Tagalog word "teknolohiya" is derived from the Spanish word "tecnología", which in turn comes from the Greek word "τέχνη" (technē), meaning "art, skill, or craft." |
| Tajik | In Tajik, “технология” also has the alternate meaning of “the science of crafts.” |
| Telugu | The word "సాంకేతికం" (sAnkEtikam) is derived from the Sanskrit word "तन्त्र" (tantra), meaning "system". It can also refer to "technology" in the sense of "skill" or "craft". |
| Thai | The word เทคโนโลยี ('technology') in Thai is derived from the Greek words τεχνη ('art, skill, craft') and λογος ('speech, reason, word'). |
| Turkish | The Turkish word "teknoloji" derives from the Greek word "tekhnē," which translates to "art," "craft," or "skill." |
| Ukrainian | "Технології" in Ukrainian comes from the Greek word "technē," meaning "art, skill, or craft." |
| Uzbek | "Texnologiya" word borrowed from Russian "texnologiya", and is cognate with the Greek "texnē" meaning "art, craft" and "logia" meaning "study." |
| Vietnamese | The word "Công nghệ" in Vietnamese originates from the Chinese term "工藝", meaning "craft" or "technique". |
| Welsh | Technoleg is a portmanteau word derived from two Welsh words, 'techneg' meaning 'craft or skill' and 'leg' meaning 'place'. |
| Xhosa | "Iteknoloji" originally comes from the Greek word "technē", meaning "art, craft, or skill." |
| Yiddish | Although the word טעכנאָלאָגיע is usually translated to English as “technology”, it is also sometimes used in Yiddish to refer to any type of scientific skill or expertise. |
| Yoruba | The Yoruba word "imọ ẹrọ" can also refer to the act or process of developing and using technology. |
| Zulu | "ubuchwepheshe" is a Zulu term that can also mean "skill" or "expertise". |
| English | The word "technology" comes from the Greek word "technē," which means "art, skill, or craft." |