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progressive
Open to new ideas, social change, and reforms; modern and future-oriented in one's thinking. The opposite of conservative or traditional.
Sie hat sehr fortschrittliche Ansichten zur Gleichstellung und Diversität.
She has very progressive views on equality and diversity.
The adjective 'fortschrittlich' (progressive/advanced) is derived from the noun 'der Fortschritt' (progress). Something that is fortschrittlich embodies or promotes progress.
Der neue Chef hat viele fortschrittliche Ideen für das Unternehmen.
The new boss has many progressive ideas for the company.
The context shows which meaning is intended. If 'fortschrittlich' (progressive/advanced) refers to ideas, politics, or society, it means 'modern-thinking.' If it refers to technology, machines, or methods, it means 'technically highly developed.'
Er gilt als fortschrittlicher Denker seiner Zeit.
He is considered a progressive thinker of his time.
In the meaning of 'modern and open,' 'fortschrittlich' (progressive) is often combined with nouns such as 'Ansichten' (views), 'Ideen' (ideas), 'Denken' (thinking), or 'Politik' (politics/policy).
Ihre Eltern hatten für ihre Zeit sehr fortschrittliche Erziehungsmethoden.
For their time, her parents had very progressive parenting methods.
When it comes to technological development, 'fortschrittlich' (advanced) often appears with nouns such as 'Technologie' (technology), 'Verfahren' (process/method), 'Produktion' (production), or 'Medizin' (medicine).
Japan ist bekannt für seine fortschrittliche Robotertechnologie.
Japan is known for its advanced robotics technology.
modern
'modern' and 'fortschrittlich' are close in meaning when something is new, open-minded, or technically highly developed. 'modern' generally says that something fits the present day or seems current. 'fortschrittlich' more strongly emphasizes movement forward: new ideas, better methods, or an open attitude toward change. An apartment can look modern without being especially progressive. A school, company, or policy is called 'fortschrittlich' when it takes new approaches and does not just look modern.
In der Firma arbeiten wir mit fortschrittlichen Methoden, damit die Kunden schneller Hilfe bekommen.
At the company, we work with advanced methods so that customers can get help more quickly.
Ich habe ein modernes Sofa für das Wohnzimmer gekauft.
I bought a modern sofa for the living room.