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conservative
A political or social attitude that holds on to traditional values and existing structures and rejects sudden changes.
Er vertritt eher konservative Ansichten und ist skeptisch gegenüber modernen Reformen.
He tends to hold conservative views and is skeptical of modern reforms.
conservative
Careful and restrained, especially with estimates, plans, or investments, in order to avoid risks.
Eine konservative Schätzung geht von Kosten in Höhe von mindestens einer Million Euro aus.
A conservative estimate assumes costs of at least one million euros.
conservative
Referring to a treatment method in medicine that avoids surgical procedures and instead relies, for example, on medication or physiotherapy.
Der Kreuzbandriss wird zunächst konservativ ohne Operation behandelt.
The torn ACL will initially be treated conservatively without surgery.
conservative
Describing a traditional, unobtrusive, and unfashionable style in clothing or furnishings.
Für das Bewerbungsgespräch wählte er einen dunklen, konservativen Anzug.
For the job interview, he chose a dark, conservative suit.
'Konservativ' (conservative) comes from the Latin 'conservare' and is related to the German verb 'konservieren' (to preserve). This basic idea of preserving helps explain all the meanings: from preserving traditions to preserving health without surgery.
Früher haben die Menschen Obst eingekocht, um es zu konservieren.
In the past, people boiled fruit to preserve it.
In political and social contexts, 'konservativ' (conservative) is often combined with nouns such as 'Partei' (party), 'Werte' (values), 'Einstellung' (attitude), or 'Politik' (politics/policy).
Viele Menschen in der Region haben eine konservative Einstellung.
Many people in the region have a conservative attitude.
In connection with numbers, finances, or plans, 'konservativ' (conservative) means something like 'vorsichtig' (careful) or 'risikoarm' (low-risk). An estimate is then deliberately set low in order to be on the safe side.
Bei der Projektplanung sollten wir lieber konservativ rechnen.
When planning the project, we should calculate conservatively.
In medicine, 'konservativ' (conservative) describes a treatment that avoids surgery. Instead, methods such as medication, physiotherapy, or splints are used.
Der Arzt empfahl zunächst eine konservative Therapie.
The doctor initially recommended conservative therapy.
With reference to clothing, furniture, or personal taste, 'konservativ' (conservative) means traditional, understated, and not following the latest fashion trends.
Er bevorzugt einen eher konservativen Kleidungsstil.
He prefers a rather conservative style of dress.
classic / classical
Klassisch and konservativ can both describe a restrained style of clothing. Klassisch usually appears simple, elegant, and timeless, while konservativ emphasizes being unobtrusive and restrained in relation to fashion trends. Use klassisch for timeless elegance and konservativ for especially inconspicuous clothing.
Sie trug zum Vorstellungsgespräch einen konservativen dunklen Anzug ohne auffällige Details.
She wore a conservative dark suit without any eye-catching details to the job interview.
Sie trug zur Feier ein klassisches schwarzes Kleid mit schlichtem Schnitt.
She wore a classic black dress with a simple cut to the celebration.
