English–German
“operational” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/opəʁaˈtiːf/
Example
Das System braucht operative Anpassungen, bevor es in Betrieb geht.
The system requires operational adjustments before it goes into service.
How to say “operational” in German
“Operational” in German is operativ.
A plan, system, or intervention at the point where it can directly do its work.
Example sentences with operativ
Für den täglichen Betrieb ist es oft wichtiger, operativ ausgerichtet zu sein, als alle Details zu perfektionieren.
For day-to-day operations, it is often more important to be operationally oriented than to perfect every detail.
Tips for using operativ
- In business German, operativ commonly contrasts with strategisch, marking execution and day-to-day action rather than long-term planning.