English–German

“intensive” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪntɛnˈziːf/

Example

Ich mache einen intensiven Sprachkurs.

I'm taking an intensive language course.

Illustration for intensiv (intensive)

How to say “intensive” in German

“Intensive” in German is intensiv.

A narrow beam of effort or attention is directed strongly at one task or point.

Full entry for intensiv: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with intensiv

Wir brauchen intensive Sprechpraxis, um flüssiger zu werden.

We need intensive speaking practice to become more fluent.

Tips for using intensiv

  • As an adjective, intensiv takes endings such as in ein intensiver Kurs, while the adverb remains intensiv in intensiv lernen.

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