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interactive
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.
interactive
Based on mutual action and communication between people. Describes a form of cooperation or exchange.
Der Dozent gestaltete das Seminar interaktiv, sodass alle Teilnehmer aktiv mitdiskutierten.
The lecturer made the seminar interactive so that all participants actively joined the discussion.
'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.
communicative
Interaktiv and kommunikativ can both describe an exchange between people. Interaktiv emphasizes mutual actions and reactions, while kommunikativ places greater emphasis on understanding or conveying information. Interaktiv fits joint collaboration, while kommunikativ is more suitable when describing successful communication; depending on the focus, either term may be possible.
Der interaktive Workshop ließ die Teilnehmer gemeinsam Lösungen entwickeln.
The interactive workshop enabled the participants to develop solutions together.
Der Workshop war kommunikativ, weil die Teilnehmer ihre Ideen offen austauschten.
The workshop was communicative because the participants openly exchanged their ideas.
