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Physically or mentally lively and engaged; the opposite of passive or sluggish.
Obwohl sie schon über 80 ist, ist meine Oma noch sehr aktiv und geht jeden Tag spazieren.
Although she is already over 80, my grandma is still very active and goes for a walk every day.
active
To be committed to a cause or participate in something.
Er ist seit vielen Jahren in der Umweltbewegung aktiv.
He has been active in the environmental movement for many years.
active
In operation, effective, or functioning.
Der Vulkan ist nach langer Zeit wieder aktiv.
The volcano is active again after a long time.
active voice
In grammar, the form of a verb in which the subject performs the action itself.
Der Satz „Der Gärtner schneidet die Hecke“ steht im Aktiv.
The sentence 'The gardener trims the hedge' is in the active voice.
When 'aktiv' (active) means that someone is involved in something, it is often followed by the preposition 'in' with the dative case. This names the field or organization of the involvement.
Sie ist seit ihrer Jugend politisch aktiv.
She has been politically active since her youth.
The word family of 'aktiv' (active) includes the verb 'aktivieren' (to activate, to set something in motion) and the noun 'die Aktivität' (activity). If you know 'aktiv', you can understand these words more easily.
Sie müssen Ihr neues Bankkonto erst aktivieren.
You must activate your new bank account first.
In the meaning 'rege' (lively) or 'tätig' (engaged/active), 'aktiv' (active) is often used in fixed combinations, for example 'ein aktives Leben führen' (to lead an active life), 'geistig aktiv bleiben' (to stay mentally active), or 'sexuell aktiv sein' (to be sexually active).
Es ist wichtig, auch im Alter geistig aktiv zu bleiben.
It is important to stay mentally active even in old age.
The meaning 'in Betrieb' (in operation) or 'wirksam' (effective) often refers to technical devices, natural phenomena, or chemical substances. Typical nouns in this context are 'Vulkan' (volcano), 'Konto' (account), or 'Wirkstoff' (active ingredient).
Der Alarm ist jetzt aktiv und wird bei Bewegung ausgelöst.
The alarm is now active and will be triggered by movement.
This meaning of 'aktiv' (active) is purely a technical term from grammar. It describes sentences in which the subject performs the action. So the context is always a discussion about language.
Formulieren Sie den Satz vom Passiv ins Aktiv um.
Rewrite the sentence from the passive voice into the active voice.
active / employed
Both expressions can indicate that someone takes action in a situation. „Aktiv werden“ is general and emphasizes the start of one’s own actions; „tätig werden“ is especially common in the fixed, somewhat more formal expression used when someone intervenes to solve a problem. „Tätig werden“ often fits such calls to action.
Als die Beschwerden zunahmen, wurde der Verein aktiv und suchte eine Lösung.
As the complaints increased, the association took action and looked for a solution.
Als die Beschwerden zunahmen, wurde die zuständige Stelle tätig und suchte eine Lösung.
As the complaints increased, the responsible office took action and looked for a solution.
