kreativ
creative
Jemand mit dieser Eigenschaft hat viele neue Ideen und findet originelle Lösungen oder ungewöhnliche Ausdrucksformen.
The German word "kreativ" is an adjective meaning "creative". It is borrowed from the Latin creare (to create). It describes someone or something that has the ability to invent, imagine, or produce original ideas or works.
Similar words in German:
- einfallsreich (inventive)
- ideenreich (full of ideas)
- schöpferisch (creative, generative)
Difference:
- Kreativ emphasizes the general ability to create or innovate.
- Einfallsreich and ideenreich highlight resourcefulness and coming up with ideas.
- Schöpferisch often stresses the act of creation itself, sometimes with a stronger artistic or formative connotation.
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Examples
Das Kind ist sehr kreativ.adjective
The child is very creative.
Meine Ideen sind oft sehr kreativ.adjective
My ideas are often very creative.
Meine Freundin ist kreativ beim Malen.adjective
My friend is creative when painting.
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