Vektor
[ˈvɛktoːɐ̯]masculine
The English word vector is translated into German as Vektor.
In German, Vektor is used to denote a directed quantity. You can also use the adjective vektoriell to describe quantities or spaces as being vectorial or vector-valued.
Meaning: directed quantity (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is Vektor. The plural is Vektoren and the genitive singular is Vektors.
Did you know?
- In German medical contexts, Vektor is used specifically to describe an organism, such as a tick or mosquito, that transmits a pathogen from one host to another.
- The German word Vektor shares its Latin roots with the English word 'carrier', as the original Latin 'vehere' means 'to carry'.
- While 'Vektor' is the standard term in linear algebra, German physicists sometimes use Zeiger to refer to a vector, especially when emphasizing its role as a 'pointer' to a point in space.
Examples in context
- Jeder Vektorraum hat eine Basis.Every vector space has a basis.This sentence shows the use of Vektor in the context of a vector space.Tatoeba #2125960 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2128083 by halfb1t
- Ein Vektor ist ein Einheitsvektor, wenn seine Norm eins beträgt.A vector is a unit vector if its norm is 1.This sentence demonstrates how a Vektor relates to a unit vector and its norm.Tatoeba #2025694 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2017397 by halfb1t
- Eine vektorielle Größe hat zwei Eigenschaften: einen Betrag und eine Richtung.A vector quantity has two characteristics, a magnitude and a direction.This sentence uses the adjective vektoriell to describe a quantity's magnitude and direction.Tatoeba #5325884 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5325780 by Hybrid
- Der Vektor zeigt die Ausrichtung des Objekts im dreidimensionalen Raum.The vector indicates the orientation of the object in three-dimensional space.
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Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are studying physics together in a library.
- JuliaKannst du mir diesen Vektor erklären?Can you explain this vector to me?
- LukasNatürlich, er hat eine feste Richtung.Of course, it has a fixed direction.
- JuliaAh, verstehe, die Richtung ist also wichtig.Ah, I see, so the direction is important.
- LukasGenau, ein Vektor ist eben mehr als nur eine Zahl.Exactly, a vector is more than just a number.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vector” translations and entries Vektor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Vektor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
