informative / meaningful
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informative / meaningful
Describes something that contains a clear and definite message or information and is therefore very informative or convincing. It has strong informative value.
Die Studie liefert aussagekräftige Ergebnisse zur Wirksamkeit des Medikaments.
The study provides meaningful results on the effectiveness of the medication.
The word is made up of 'Aussage' (statement) and 'kräftig' (strong). So it literally describes something that has a 'strong statement' and is therefore very convincing.
Für die Bewerbung brauchen Sie ein aussagekräftiges Motivationsschreiben.
For the application, you need a persuasive cover letter.
This adjective is often used to evaluate the quality of information. Typical combinations are 'aussagekräftige Daten' (meaningful data), 'aussagekräftige Ergebnisse' (meaningful results), 'eine aussagekräftige Statistik' (an informative statistic), or 'ein aussagekräftiger Titel' (an informative title).
Die Umfrage war zu klein, um aussagekräftige Daten zu liefern.
The survey was too small to provide meaningful data.
'Aussagekräftig' (informative/meaningful) belongs more to written language and is often used in formal, academic, or business contexts. It sounds professional and objective.
Der Bericht des Experten war sehr detailliert und aussagekräftig.
The expert's report was very detailed and informative.
convincing
Both can be used to evaluate arguments, evidence, or presentations positively. Überzeugend emphasizes that something convinces others of the truth of a statement or the quality of something. Aussagekräftig highlights the clear and informative content. Use the first for the effect and the second for the information contained.
Die aussagekräftige Grafik zeigt deutlich, wie sich die Zahlen verändert haben.
The informative chart clearly shows how the figures have changed.
Die überzeugenden Beweise brachten die Zuhörer dazu, dem Ergebnis zuzustimmen.
The convincing evidence led the listeners to agree with the result.
