tätig
active
Jemand macht eine bestimmte Arbeit oder übt einen Beruf aus.
Definition & meaning
The adjective tätig describes someone who is currently active, working, or engaged in a specific field or profession. It implies that a person is performing tasks or holding a position.
Meanings:
- Active/Working: Someone who is occupied with work or has a job (e.g., "He is active in the field of medicine").
- Action-oriented: Expressing that someone is taking action or is instrumental in a process (e.g., "becoming active/taking action").
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Part of speech: Adjective.
- Usage: It is often used with the preposition "in" followed by the dative case to describe a professional field (e.g., "in der Forschung tätig sein").
Word origin: The word is derived from the German noun "die Tat" , meaning "deed" or "act." It combines this root with the suffix "-ig," which turns the noun into an adjective describing the state of being involved in actions or deeds.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Er bleibt beruflich in einem internationalen Unternehmen tätig.adjective
He remains professionally active in an international company.
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