konstruktiv
constructive
English translations
- 01
constructive
- 02
positive
Word details
- German meaning
- 'Konstruktiv' bedeutet, dass etwas dazu beiträgt, eine Situation zu verbessern oder ein Problem zu lösen.
- English meaning
- Constructive
- Synonym
- aufbauend, förderlich
- German example
- Wir brauchen konstruktive Kritik, um uns zu verbessern.
- English example
- We need constructive criticism to improve.
- Comparative
- konstruktiverSuperlative: am konstruktivsten
- Opposite of
- constructive (carefully considered and meant to be helpful)destruktiv
Related words
- Konstruktivismus
Constructivism
- baulich
Structural, architectural
- Verbohrtheit
Stubbornness, obstinacy
- architektonisch
architectural
- Bindungsorbital
Bonding orbital
- destruktiv
Destructive means causing destruction or harm.
- kritikfähig
Open to criticism means that someone is able to accept criticism and deal with it constructively without feeling personally attacked.
- borniert
Narrow-minded
- dialogfähig
Capable of dialogue means that someone or something is able to conduct a constructive dialogue.
- bautechnisch
Construction-related
Example sentences with “konstruktiv”
Das war ein konstruktiver Vorschlag. (That was a constructive suggestion.)
Frequently asked questions
How do you use 'konstruktiv' in German?
It is used exactly like in English, often to describe feedback or criticism that is helpful.