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Effective; in such a way that an action or measure achieves the desired goal or result.
Die neue Werbekampagne war sehr effektiv und steigerte den Umsatz deutlich.
The new advertising campaign was very effective and significantly increased sales.
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Actual or real; describes the real value as opposed to the nominal value (often in business and financial language).
Der effektive Jahreszins für diesen Kredit beträgt 3,8 Prozent.
The effective annual interest rate for this loan is 3.8 percent.
In its main meaning, 'wirksam' (effective), 'effektiv' describes things that achieve a goal. Typical combinations are 'eine effektive Methode' (an effective method), 'eine effektive Lösung' (an effective solution), 'eine effektive Maßnahme' (an effective measure), or 'effektive Hilfe' (effective help).
Wir brauchen eine effektive Lösung für dieses Problem.
We need an effective solution to this problem.
'Effektiv' can also be used as an adverb to modify a verb. It then means 'in an effective way'.
Mit dieser Software können Sie viel effektiver arbeiten.
With this software, you can work much more effectively.
The meaning 'tatsächlich' (actual) or 'real' is a technical meaning. You can recognize it from the context, which usually has to do with finance or economics. Typical nearby words are 'Zins' (interest), 'Gehalt' (salary), 'Kosten' (costs), or 'Preis' (price).
Der nominelle Lohn ist gestiegen, aber der effektive Lohn ist gesunken.
Nominal wages have risen, but effective wages have fallen.
In the meaning 'tatsächlich' (actual), 'effektiv' is used almost exclusively in the technical language of business and finance. In everyday language, this meaning is very rare.
Achten Sie beim Kreditvergleich immer auf den effektiven Jahreszins.
When comparing loans, always pay attention to the effective annual interest rate.
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When referring to an amount, effektiv describes the actual value, even if it differs from the stated value. Netto describes the amount left after specific deductions such as taxes or costs. Use netto when deductions are explicitly mentioned; otherwise, effektiv can emphasize the amount actually received.
Wegen der Kursschwankung erhalte ich effektiv nur 900 Euro statt der angekündigten 1000 Euro.
Because of the exchange-rate fluctuations, I actually receive only 900 euros instead of the announced 1,000 euros.
Nach Abzug der Steuern erhalte ich netto 900 Euro von den angekündigten 1000 Euro.
After taxes are deducted, I receive a net amount of 900 euros from the announced 1,000 euros.
