technischer

Technischer is a German adjective meaning technical or technological. It is used to describe objects, processes, roles, and departments connected with technology, engineering, and applied sciences. In everyday and professional language, Technischer appears most often in compound terms and job titles to indicate a relationship to technical work or a technical domain. Examples include Technischer Zeichner (technical draftsman), Technischer Dienst (technical service), and Technischer Leiter (technical director).

The word derives from Technik, the German term for technique or technology, with the typical agentive or descriptive suffix -er. As with other German adjectives, Technischer inflects to agree with the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies; it is commonly seen in masculine singular forms in compounds and titles, such as Technischer Zeichner, as well as in neuter and feminine counterparts in other phrases (e.g., technisches Gerät, technische Dokumentation).

Usage and context: Technischer is widely used across industries—engineering, IT, construction, manufacturing, and maintenance—to denote the technical aspect of equipment, processes, or personnel. It often appears in official titles, department names, and descriptions of services or responsibilities, signaling a focus on technical rather than managerial or administrative functions.

See also: Technik, Techniker, Technische Zeichnung, Technische Universität.

Note: Technischer is not typically a standalone noun; when referring to a person, the common noun is Techniker. Technischer functions primarily as an attributive modifier or part of a compound noun.