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förderlich
beneficial
Useful or helpful for a particular development or goal; having a positive effect.
example
Regelmäßige Bewegung ist förderlich für die Gesundheit.
Regular exercise is beneficial for health.
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Word family
The adjective 'förderlich' (beneficial) is closely related to the verb 'fördern' (to support/promote), which means 'unterstützen' (to support) or 'voranbringen' (to advance). Something that is 'förderlich' therefore helps to achieve a goal.
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung möchte kleine Unternehmen stärker fördern.
The government wants to provide stronger support for small businesses.
Fixed preposition
'Förderlich' (beneficial) is almost always used with the preposition 'für' (for) and the accusative in order to name the goal or area on which it has a positive effect.
EXAMPLE
Eine gute Arbeitsatmosphäre ist förderlich für die Produktivität.
A good working atmosphere is beneficial for productivity.
Typical collocations
The adjective is often combined with abstract nouns that describe a process or state. Typical examples are 'förderlich für die Gesundheit' (beneficial for health), 'die Karriere' (one's career), 'die Entwicklung' (development), or 'das gegenseitige Verständnis' (mutual understanding).
EXAMPLE
Offene Kommunikation ist für jede Freundschaft förderlich.
Open communication is beneficial for every friendship.
Compare with
förderlich vs günstig
cheap / favorable
'günstig' and 'förderlich' both describe something that is good for a goal. 'günstig' often means that the circumstances fit or bring an advantage. 'förderlich' says more clearly that something supports a development or makes progress possible. That is why 'förderlich' sounds somewhat more formal and fits well with topics such as learning, health, cooperation, or development. In everyday life, people more often say 'günstig' when they are simply talking about suitable conditions.
förderlich
Regelmäßige Pausen sind förderlich für die Konzentration beim Lernen.
Regular breaks are beneficial for concentration while studying.
günstig
Das ruhige Wetter ist günstig für unsere Fahrradtour am See.
The calm weather is favorable for our bike ride by the lake.
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