English–German

“productive” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁodʊkˈtiːf/

Example

Eine produktive Diskussion brachte neue Ideen.

A productive discussion generated new ideas.

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How to say “productive” in German

“Productive” in German is produktiv.

A process, discussion, or mind that turns effort into useful results.

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

Example sentences with produktiv

Die produktive Teamarbeit lieferte konkrete Ergebnisse.

The productive teamwork delivered concrete results.

Tips for using produktiv

  • German produktiv describes useful output or progress, so a long or busy activity is not necessarily produktiv.

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