English–German
“conservative” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔnzɛɐ̯vaˈtiːf/
Example
Er hat eine konservative Einstellung.
He has a conservative attitude.
How to say “conservative” in German
“Conservative” in German is konservativ.
A careful gatekeeper lets proven practices continue and admits new ideas only after cautious review.
Example sentences with konservativ
Die konservative Partei setzt auf Tradition.
The conservative party relies on tradition.
Tips for using konservativ
- German konservativ can describe a cautious method or estimate as well as a political position, so its meaning depends on the noun it modifies.
Other German words for “conservative”
Die Konservativen sind gegen schnelle Veränderungen.
The conservatives oppose rapid change.