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communicative
Describes a person who likes to talk and exchange ideas with other people a lot. Such a person is sociable, talkative, and open to interaction.
Für den Job im Vertrieb suchen wir eine kommunikative und aufgeschlossene Persönlichkeit.
For the job in sales, we are looking for a communicative and open-minded personality.
The adjective 'kommunikativ' (communicative) is derived directly from the noun 'die Kommunikation' (communication). The ending '-iv' is typical of adjectives that describe a quality or ability and often come from Latin.
Gute Kommunikation ist der Schlüssel zum Erfolg.
Good communication is the key to success.
To distinguish the meaning, pay attention to what is being described. If 'kommunikativ' (communicative) refers to a person, it means 'talkative' or 'sociable.' If it refers to an abstract concept, it means 'relating to communication.'
Meine neue Chefin ist sehr freundlich und kommunikativ.
My new boss is very friendly and communicative.
When describing a person, 'kommunikativ' (communicative) often appears in connection with professions or social roles. Typical phrases are 'ein kommunikativer Mensch' (a communicative person), 'ein kommunikativer Kollege' (a communicative colleague), or simply 'sehr kommunikativ sein' (to be very communicative).
Als Teamleiter muss man besonders kommunikativ sein.
As a team leader, you have to be especially communicative.
In the meaning 'relating to communication,' the word is often combined with abstract nouns. Common phrases are 'kommunikative Fähigkeiten' (communicative skills), 'kommunikative Kompetenzen' (communicative competencies), or 'kommunikative Methoden' (communicative methods).
Im Deutschkurs üben wir verschiedene kommunikative Situationen.
In the German course, we practice different communicative situations.
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'verschlossen' and 'kommunikativ' describe opposite ways of dealing with other people. A reserved person is restrained and does not like to talk about personal things. A communicative person likes talking with others, exchanges ideas, and seems open in social contact. 'Verschlossen' therefore emphasizes that someone shows little of themselves. 'Kommunikativ' emphasizes that someone likes to make contact and does so easily.
Meine Mutter ist sehr kommunikativ und kommt schnell mit fremden Menschen ins Gespräch.
My mother is very communicative and quickly starts conversations with strangers.
Im neuen Team war Tom am Anfang sehr verschlossen.
In the new team, Tom was very reserved at first.