Fach Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fach" is mainly used as noun meaning "subject", "field" or "discipline". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Fach"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Fach
  • Plural: die Fächer

Properties as Adjective

Regular

Meanings of "Fach" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Subject or field of study"

"Fach", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Mein Lieblingsfach in der Schule ist Mathematik.My favorite subject in school is mathematics.
  2. Sie studiert das Fach Biologie an der Universität.She studies the subject of biology at the university.
  3. In diesem Semester habe ich fünf verschiedene Fächer.This semester I have five different subjects.

2.) "Compartment or shelf"

"Fach", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte legen Sie die Dokumente in das oberste Fach.Please put the documents in the top compartment.
  2. Der Kühlschrank hat mehrere Fächer für verschiedene Lebensmittel.The refrigerator has several compartments for different foods.
  3. Im untersten Fach des Schranks finden Sie die Winterkleidung.In the bottom compartment of the cabinet, you will find the winter clothes.

3.) "Multiplier (e.g., -fold)"

"Fach", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Gewinn war dreifach so hoch wie erwartet.The profit was three times as high as expected.
  2. Bitte machen Sie eine zweifache Kopie des Dokuments.Please make a twofold copy of the document.
  3. Das vierfache Olympiagold machte ihn zur Legende.The fourfold Olympic gold made him a legend.
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