effektiv/ɛfɛkˈtiːf/effective; efficient; actually
effektiv is a German adjective that means effective, efficient, or actually. It is pronounced /ɛfɛkˈtiːf/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "effektiver" and "effektivsten".
Definitions
1.producing the desired result; effective(result, effect)
a.having a positive, targeted effect; functioning as intended
Die neue Methode ist sehr effektiv und spart viel Zeit.—The new method is very effective and saves a lot of time.
2.using resources well; efficient(efficiency, economy)
a.using little input for a big result
Effektive Mitarbeiter sind für Unternehmen besonders wertvoll.—Effective employees are particularly valuable for companies.
3.actually, in fact (used in some formal and technical contexts)(in fact, actually)
a.in fact, as a matter of fact (formal/administrative language)
Effektiv arbeiten in diesem Unternehmen nur 20 Leute, obwohl 30 angestellt sind.—In fact, only 20 people actually work at this company, although 30 are employed.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | effektiv |
|---|---|
| Comparative | effektiver |
| Superlative | effektivsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "effektiv" mean in English?
- "effektiv" means effective, efficient, or actually. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "effektiv"?
- "effektiv" is pronounced /ɛfɛkˈtiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "effektiv"?
- The comparative of "effektiv" is "effektiver" and the superlative is "effektivsten".
- What part of speech is "effektiv"?
- "effektiv" is a adjective in German.
