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innovative
Describes a person, idea, method, or product that is novel, original, and forward-looking. Something innovative brings about a significant improvement or change.
Das Unternehmen wurde für seine innovative Technologie mit einem Preis ausgezeichnet.
The company received an award for its innovative technology.
'Innovativ' (innovative) is an international word that comes from Latin. The ending '-iv' is typical of many adjectives borrowed from other languages, such as 'kreativ' (creative) or 'attraktiv' (attractive).
Er ist bekannt für seine kreative und innovative Arbeitsweise.
He is known for his creative and innovative way of working.
The adjective 'innovativ' (innovative) often describes abstract concepts or products. Typical combinations are: 'eine innovative Idee' (an innovative idea), 'eine innovative Lösung' (an innovative solution), 'ein innovatives Produkt' (an innovative product), or 'ein innovativer Ansatz' (an innovative approach).
Für dieses Problem brauchen wir eine wirklich innovative Lösung.
For this problem, we need a truly innovative solution.
This word is used especially often in business, technology, science, and marketing. It has a very positive and modern meaning.
Unser Unternehmen sucht Mitarbeiter, die innovativ denken.
Our company is looking for employees who think innovatively.
creative
Kreativ and innovativ can both describe a new idea or method positively. Kreativ emphasizes the wealth of ideas and the creative development process, whereas innovativ emphasizes a novel change that brings about a significant improvement. Kreativ is more suitable for an idea, while innovativ is more suitable for an improved solution that has been implemented.
Das Unternehmen führte ein innovatives System ein, das die Wartezeit deutlich verkürzt.
The company introduced an innovative system that significantly reduces waiting times.
Das Team entwickelte eine kreative Idee für die Gestaltung des Wartebereichs.
The team developed a creative idea for designing the waiting area.
