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Describes something that happens very strongly, in a concentrated way, thoroughly, or with great effort.
Die Mannschaft bereitet sich mit einem intensiven Training auf das Finale vor.
The team is preparing for the final with intensive training.
intense
Describes a sensory perception such as a color, smell, or taste as especially strong and distinct.
Der Käse hat einen sehr intensiven Geruch.
The cheese has a very intense smell.
'Intensiv' (intensively) can be used as an adverb and then means 'thoroughly', 'with great concentration', or 'with a lot of effort'. It then describes how an action is carried out.
Wir haben das Problem intensiv diskutiert, aber keine Lösung gefunden.
We discussed the problem intensively, but didn't find a solution.
In the meaning of 'thorough' or 'with great effort', 'intensiv' (intensive) is often combined with activities or processes: 'intensives Training' (intensive training), 'intensive Suche' (intensive search), 'intensive Beratung' (intensive consultation), or 'intensive Pflege' (intensive care).
Nach dem Unfall brauchte er intensive Pflege im Krankenhaus.
After the accident, he needed intensive care in the hospital.
When referring to sensory perceptions, 'intensiv' (intense) describes a strong degree of something. Typical combinations are 'intensive Farbe' (intense color), 'intensiver Geschmack' (intense taste), or 'intensiver Geruch' (intense smell).
Dieser Rotwein hat eine intensive Farbe und einen fruchtigen Geschmack.
This red wine has an intense color and a fruity taste.
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For colors, smells, or tastes, both „stark“ and „intensiv“ can work. „Stark“ generally indicates a high degree, while „intensiv“ emphasizes the particularly distinct and concentrated sensory effect. Choose „intensiv“ when this effect is the main focus.
Der Kaffee hat einen intensiven Geschmack.
The coffee has an intense taste.
Der Kaffee hat einen starken Geschmack.
The coffee has a strong taste.
