German word

interaktiv

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌɪntɐakˈtiːf/

Meaning

  • adjectiveinteractive

Example

Wir nutzen interaktive Übungen im Kurs.

We use interactive exercises in our course.

Illustration for interaktiv (interactive)

More examples

Das interaktive Feedbacksystem ermöglicht sofortige Korrekturen.

The interactive feedback system enables immediate corrections.

Core concept

A screen, exercise, or system reacts to input instead of merely presenting fixed content.

Common phrases

  • interaktives Feedbacksystem

    interactive feedback system

  • interaktive Debatten

    interactive debates

  • interaktive Lernplattform

    interactive learning platform

Similar words

gegenseitig: Shared between two sides, with each directed toward or responding to the other.
wechselseitig: Involving mutual influence that passes from one side to the other.
kommunikativ: Based mainly on conversation, communication, and sharing information.
partizipativ: Giving participants an active role in operating or shaping an activity.

Definition in German

Auf Interaktion ausgelegt; so beschaffen, dass Beteiligte oder Nutzer aktiv aufeinander einwirken können.

Word origin

Interaktiv entered German as an international formation based on Latin inter- for mutual relation and the adjective aktiv for activity.

Usage tips

  • In German, interaktiv commonly describes software, media, exercises, and teaching formats, so it need not refer only to digital technology.

Other meanings

  • two-wayadjective
  • participatoryadjective

Opposites

  • monologischmonologicadjective
  • statischstaticadjective

Related words

  • Interaktioninteractionnoun
  • Interaktivitätinteractivitynoun

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