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progressive
Thinking and acting in a forward-looking way; oriented toward social, political, or cultural progress and reforms.
Die Partei vertritt eine progressive Umweltpolitik.
The party advocates a progressive environmental policy.
The adjective 'progressiv' (progressive) is closely related to the noun 'der Progress' (progress). It describes something that moves forward, develops, or is oriented toward progress.
Die Digitalisierung führt zu einem progressiven Wandel in der Arbeitswelt.
Digitalization is leading to a progressive change in the world of work.
The meaning of 'progressiv' (progressive) depends strongly on the context. In a political context it is positive (forward-looking), in a medical context negative (progressing disease), and in a financial context neutral (increasing tax rate).
Sie hat sehr progressive Ansichten zur Gleichstellung.
She has very progressive views on equality.
In political and social contexts, 'progressiv' (progressive) is often combined with nouns such as 'Ideen' (ideas), 'Politik' (policy), 'Kräfte' (forces), or 'Ansichten' (views).
Die Jugendbewegung fordert eine progressive Klimapolitik.
The youth movement is calling for a progressive climate policy.
In the medical field, 'progressiv' (progressive) describes the course of a disease that steadily worsens over time. A 'progressiver Verlauf' (progressive course) is therefore a negative development.
Die Ärzte versuchen, den progressiven Verlauf der Krankheit zu verlangsamen.
The doctors are trying to slow the progressive course of the disease.
left
'links' and 'progressiv' can both refer to political or social ideas that support change and greater equality. 'links' describes a political direction. 'progressiv' means more like forward-looking and open to reforms. A progressive attitude can be left-wing, but it does not always have to be on every issue. The words can be confused because they often appear together in political discussions. As a simple guide: 'links' says where someone stands politically; 'progressiv' says that someone supports new solutions and social progress.
Die Gruppe hat progressive Ideen für mehr Rechte in der Gesellschaft.
The group has progressive ideas for more rights in society.
Ben steht politisch links und spricht oft über faire Löhne.
Ben is left-wing politically and often talks about fair wages.