German word

produktiv

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁodʊkˈtiːf/

Meaning

  • adjectiveproductive

Example

Eine produktive Diskussion brachte neue Ideen.

A productive discussion generated new ideas.

Illustration for produktiv (productive)

More examples

Die produktive Teamarbeit lieferte konkrete Ergebnisse.

The productive teamwork delivered concrete results.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • produktive Diskussion

    productive discussion

  • produktive Sitzung

    productive session

  • produktive Zusammenarbeit

    productive cooperation

Similar words

effektiv: Having the desired impact or accomplishing its purpose.
effizient: Using time, effort, and resources carefully to achieve results.
konstruktiv: Offering useful ideas and encouraging progress in a discussion.
erfolgreich: Reaching the planned goal or the result that was wanted.

Definition in German

In der Lage, etwas hervorzu bringen oder brauchbare Resultate zu liefern; ergebnisreich in Tätigkeit oder Denken.

Word origin

German produktiv is a learned borrowing from Latin productivus, related to producere, meaning to produce or bring forth.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • fruitfuladjective

Opposites

  • unproduktivunproductiveadjective
  • kontraproduktivcounterproductiveadjective

Related words

  • Produktivitätproductivitynoun
  • Produktivitätssteigerungincrease in productivitynoun

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