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Designed so that a system reacts to a user's actions and a two-way exchange of information takes place. Often refers to software, websites, or exhibitions.
Das neue Lernprogramm ist sehr interaktiv und macht den Kindern Spaß.
The new learning program is very interactive and is fun for the children.
'Interaktiv' (interactive) is an international word made up of the Latin prefix 'inter-' (between) and the German word 'aktiv' (active). The meaning 'active between people or systems' is therefore easy to deduce.
Die Zusammenarbeit in unserem Team ist sehr interaktiv.
The collaboration in our team is very interactive.
In the technical meaning, 'interaktiv' (interactive) is often combined with media or digital tools. Typical examples are: ein interaktives Lernprogramm (an interactive learning program), eine interaktive Karte (an interactive map), ein interaktives Whiteboard (an interactive whiteboard), or eine interaktive Ausstellung (an interactive exhibition).
Das Museum bietet eine interaktive Tour für Kinder an.
The museum offers an interactive tour for children.
When it is about communication between people, 'interaktiv' (interactive) often describes events. Common combinations are: ein interaktiver Workshop (an interactive workshop), ein interaktives Seminar (an interactive seminar), or ein interaktiver Vortrag (an interactive lecture). It is often used with the verb 'gestalten' (to design / structure).
Die Professorin gestaltete ihren Vortrag sehr interaktiv, um die Studierenden einzubeziehen.
The professor made her lecture very interactive in order to involve the students.
mutual
'gegenseitig' and 'interaktiv' both have to do with exchange in two directions. 'gegenseitig' is used generally when people or groups do or feel something for one another. 'interaktiv' describes more the way something is designed: people actively work with one another, or a digital system responds to the user. That is why 'interaktiv' sounds especially natural with courses, websites, apps, exhibitions, or exercises. 'gegenseitig' says more about the relationship itself, while 'interaktiv' says more about the form of the exchange.
Die neue Lern-App ist interaktiv und reagiert sofort auf jede Antwort.
The new learning app is interactive and responds immediately to every answer.
Im Sprachkurs korrigieren sich die Teilnehmer gegenseitig.
In the language course, the participants correct one another.