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Related to practice and action; practical and solution-oriented, rather than guided by theories or rigid principles. A pragmatic approach focuses on what works and what is feasible.
Wir brauchen eine pragmatische Lösung für dieses Problem, keine endlose Grundsatzdiskussion.
We need a pragmatic solution to this problem, not an endless debate about principles.
The adjective 'pragmatisch' (pragmatic) is derived from the noun 'der Pragmatismus' (pragmatism). It describes a way of thinking or acting that is guided by this practical philosophy.
Ihr Pragmatismus hilft ihr, schnell gute Entscheidungen zu treffen.
Her pragmatism helps her make good decisions quickly.
'Pragmatisch' (pragmatic) is often used to describe solution-oriented concepts. Typical combinations are 'eine pragmatische Lösung' (a pragmatic solution), 'ein pragmatischer Ansatz' (a pragmatic approach), or 'eine pragmatische Herangehensweise' (a pragmatic approach).
Wir müssen einen pragmatischen Ansatz finden, der für alle funktioniert.
We need to find a pragmatic approach that works for everyone.
The word can also be used as an adverb to modify a verb. It then describes the way in which an action is carried out: practically and with a focus on solutions.
Lasst uns das Problem pragmatisch angehen.
Let's approach the problem pragmatically.
practical / virtually
'praktisch' and 'pragmatisch' can easily be confused because both have to do with practice and action. 'praktisch' usually describes something that is useful or easy to use, or something connected with application rather than theory. 'pragmatisch' is more likely to describe an attitude or decision: you look for a solution that works, even if it is not perfect or not strictly based on a principle. A bag is 'praktisch', but a person or a suggestion can be 'pragmatisch'.
Weil nicht genug Zeit war, fand das Team eine pragmatische Lösung.
Because there wasn't enough time, the team found a pragmatic solution.
Im Kurs machen wir viele praktische Übungen, damit wir die Regeln anwenden können.
In the course, we do lots of practical exercises so that we can apply the rules.