Teknik

Teknik is a term used in several languages to denote technique, method, or technology, and it is commonly employed to name fields of engineering and applied sciences. In Indonesian and Malay, the word teknik (often capitalized in formal titles) serves both as the general notion of technique and as a label for specific engineering disciplines, for example Teknik Mesin (Mechanical Engineering) or Teknik Elektro (Electrical Engineering). In everyday language, teknik can also refer to a skill, approach, or method for performing tasks.

Etymology and cross-language usage: The word traces to the Greek techne meaning craft or art, passing through Latin technicus and French technique, with Dutch techniek and Malay/Indonesian forms adopting the term in similar senses. As a result, many languages in Europe and the broader region use a cognate form to express both technique and technology, and to name technical studies.

Education and professions: In higher education, teknik commonly appears in program names and departmental titles, signaling a focus on applied sciences, engineering practice, and technological development. Programs may cover branches such as civil, mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering, among others, and the term often appears in polytechnic and technical university contexts.

Regional notes: Beyond Indonesian and Malay, variants such as teknik (Swedish, Danish, Norwegian) or teknik/teknik (Turkish, Dutch) retain the same core meaning of technique or technology and are used in similar educational and technical contexts. The exact scope and connotations of teknikk or teknik can vary by language and country.

See also: Technology, Engineering, Technique, Mechanical Engineering.