aktiv
active
Beschreibt einen Zustand, in dem jemand oder etwas viel tut, sich bewegt oder beteiligt ist.
The German word "aktiv" is an adjective that means "active". It comes from the Latin word "activus", which also means "active" or "energetic". "Aktiv" describes someone or something that is engaged in action, participation, or movement. Similar words in German include "lebendig" (alive), "handlungsfreudig" (energetic), and "dynamisch" (dynamic).
The distinction is that while "aktiv" specifically refers to being engaged in activity, the other words may connote different contexts—such as being lively (lebendig), enthusiastic in undertaking (handlungsfreudig), or energetic in motion or effect (dynamisch).
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Examples
Wir bleiben aktiv und machen regelmäßig Sport.adjective
We stay active and regularly exercise.
Sie ist sehr aktiv im Sportverein.adjective
She is very active in the sports club.
Das Kind spielt aktiv im Garten.adverb
The child plays actively in the garden.
Das Kind ist sehr aktiv beim Spielen.adjective
The child is very active while playing.
Mein Bruder bleibt immer aktiv.adjective
My brother always stays active.
Die Schüler waren heute im Unterricht aktiv.adjective
The students were active in class today.
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