tegniek

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Etymology

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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).

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Noun

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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.