German word

aufwändig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯fˌvɛndɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivetime-consuming

Example

Die aufwändige Reparatur dauert lange.

The time-consuming repair is taking a long time.

Illustration for aufwändig (time-consuming)

More examples

Die aufwändige Produktion zog zusätzliche Kosten nach sich.

The time-consuming production incurred additional costs.

Core concept

A simple goal becomes a carefully engineered operation with many parts to prepare, coordinate, and complete.

Common phrases

  • aufwändige Reparatur

    time-consuming repair

  • aufwändige Produktion

    time-consuming production

  • aufwändige Präsentation

    time-consuming presentation

Similar words

kompliziert: Having an intricate structure that makes handling or understanding difficult.
zeitaufwendig: Consuming a large amount of time before completion.
umständlich: Following an unnecessarily roundabout process that creates extra work.
schwierig: Not easy to accomplish because it calls for considerable skill or effort.

Definition in German

so, dass Herstellung oder Planung viele Schritte, Vorbereitungen und damit viel Mühe oder Kosten erfordert

Word origin

The adjective aufwändig was formed from Aufwand, the noun for effort or expenditure, with the adjective-forming suffix -ig.

Usage tips

  • Aufwendig is also a standard spelling of aufwändig, so both forms occur in German texts with the same meaning.

Other meanings

  • elaborateadjective
  • lavishadjective
  • intricateadjective

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