noun
theory, doctrine
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Theorie: main meanings 'theory' and 'doctrine' (scientific explanation or set of beliefs). Feminine noun: die Theorie; plural Theorien. Used for abstract frameworks, hypotheses, or ideological systems. Regular plural formation; declines normally (der Theorie, den Theorien). Can be countable (eine Theorie) or uncountable in general sense.
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In der Theorie klingt das gut, aber die Praxis sieht oft anders aus.
In theory that sounds good, but in practice it's often different.
Die Theorie hinter der Bewegung wurde bald zur Doktrin.
The theory behind the movement soon became doctrine.
Der Forscher erläuterte die Theorie, nachdem die Daten ausgewertet worden waren.
The researcher explained the theory after the data had been evaluated.
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Imagine a book titled 'Theory 101' on a shelf.
Sounds like English 'theory'.
Die = feminine. Picture a female professor saying 'die Theorie' when explaining an idea.
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Theorie can mean an academic idea or system of ideas; in some contexts it can evolve into a doctrine (Doktrin) if rigidly applied.