noun
method
B1
Meaning: 'Methode' = method or procedure (a systematic way to do something). Feminine noun (die Methode). Plural: Methoden. Declines regularly: die Methode (Nom. Sg.), die Methoden (Nom. Pl.). Commonly used in scientific, teaching, or procedural contexts. No irregular plural or special prepositions.
Examples
Wir müssen eine effektivere Methode finden, um das Problem zu lösen.
We need to find a more effective method to solve the problem.
Der Professor erklärte, dass man die neue Methode ausprobierte, weil die alte zu ungenau war.
The professor explained that they tried the new method because the old one was too inaccurate.
Die Methode lieferte schnell zuverlässige Ergebnisse.
The method quickly produced reliable results.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a step-by-step flowchart labeled 'Methode' showing a clear procedure.
Sounds like 'method' in English — very similar pronunciation.
die (feminine): Think 'die' as pointing to a specific approach — 'die Methode' (the method).
Notes
Used broadly in science, teaching, and everyday problem-solving. Plural is Methoden.