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commercial
Related to trade or business and intended to make a profit. The opposite of private, artistic, or non-profit.
Der Film war ein großer kommerzieller Erfolg und spielte weltweit Millionen ein.
The film was a major commercial success and earned millions worldwide.
commercial
Often used negatively for something that is focused only on profit and neglects artistic, idealistic, or qualitative aspects.
Viele Fans der ersten Stunde finden, dass die Musik der Band inzwischen zu kommerziell klingt.
Many fans from the early days feel that the band's music now sounds too commercial.
The adjective 'kommerziell' (commercial) is derived from the noun 'der Kommerz' (commerce), which means trade or business. So 'kommerziell' literally means 'relating to commerce.'
Die kommerzielle Nutzung von Nationalparks ist streng geregelt.
The commercial use of national parks is strictly regulated.
In its neutral meaning, 'kommerziell' (commercial) is often combined with nouns such as 'Erfolg' (success), 'Nutzung' (use), 'Zweck' (purpose), or 'Anbieter' (provider).
Das Projekt hat keinen kommerziellen Zweck, es wird von Freiwilligen getragen.
The project has no commercial purpose; it is run by volunteers.
You can often recognize the negative meaning from the context (e.g., art, music) and from words like 'zu' (too) or 'rein' (purely). It then expresses that quality or idealism is being subordinated to profit.
Seine neue Musik ist mir zu kommerziell, sie klingt wie alles im Radio.
His new music is too commercial for me; it sounds like everything on the radio.
economic / economical
Both words can describe the success of an offering or company. Wirtschaftlich generally emphasizes financial viability or efficient operation, while kommerziell emphasizes an orientation toward trade and making a profit. Use kommerziell when sales or profit are the main focus, and wirtschaftlich for a broader assessment.
Der Film war kommerziell erfolgreich und wurde von vielen Menschen gekauft.
The film was commercially successful and was bought by many people.
Der Film war wirtschaftlich erfolgreich und deckte seine hohen Kosten.
The film was economically successful and covered its high costs.
