tegniek

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch techniek, from French technique, from Ancient Greek τεχνικός (tekhnikós, “of or pertaining to art, artistic, skilful”), from τέχνη (tékhnē, “art, handicraft”), from τίκτειν (tíktein, “to bring forth, produce”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tɛχˈnik/

Noun

tegniek (plural tegnieke)

1. technique, technical skill

   Sy het slimme tegnieke om aanvallers te oormeester.

   She has clever techniques to subdue muggers.

2. technology

   Die innoverende tegnieke van die besigheid is maatskappygeheime.

   The innovative technologies of the business are company secrets.