German word

informativ

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪnfɔʁmaˈtiːf/

Meaning

  • adjectiveinformative

Example

Das informative Buch hat mir geholfen.

The informative book was helpful to me.

Illustration for informativ (informative)

More examples

Die Sitzung gab informative Hinweise zum weiteren Vorgehen.

The meeting provided informative pointers on how to proceed.

Core concept

A lecture or guide makes a subject easier to follow by presenting relevant facts and concrete details.

Common phrases

  • informative Hinweise

    informative pointers

  • informative Analyse

    informative analysis

  • recht informativ

    quite informative

Similar words

aufschlussreich: Reveals key points or background, leading to deeper understanding.
aussagekräftig: Conveys strong meaning through limited but telling information.
lehrreich: Provides concrete lessons or insights for the audience.
nützlich: Offers practical knowledge and specific guidance that can be put to use.

Definition in German

So, dass etwas viele nützliche Fakten oder Hinweise liefert und dadurch das Verstehen erleichtert.

Word origin

Informativ developed from the Latin verb informare through the learned vocabulary shared by several European languages.

Usage tips

  • Informativ describes useful content or communication, while informiert describes a person who has received or possesses information.

Other meanings

  • instructiveadjective
  • enlighteningadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • informiereninformverb
  • Informativitätinformativenessnoun

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