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schöpferisch

creative

The German word „schöpferisch“ is an adjective meaning "creative". It comes from the verb „schöpfen“, which means "to create", "to draw (from a source)", or "to scoop."

Similar words:

  • kreativ (creative)
  • gestaltend (forming, shaping)
  • ideenreich (resourceful, imaginative)

Difference:

  • schöpferisch emphasizes the act of creating something new or original, often with artistic or inventive connotations.
  • kreativ is more general and widely used for anything involving creativity.
  • gestaltend focuses on the shaping or forming aspect.
  • ideenreich highlights having many ideas or imagination.

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Examples

Die Künstlerin arbeitet sehr schöpferisch an ihrem neuen Projekt.adverb

The artist is working very creatively on her new project.

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