Membel
German NOUN B1 Rank 18028

die Resource

resource

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die Resource

resource

A means that is available in order to achieve a goal or handle a task. These can be material goods, financial means, personnel, or also knowledge and time. The more common spelling in German is 'Ressource'.

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Für dieses komplexe Projekt ist Zeit die knappste Resource.

For this complex project, time is the scarcest resource.

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Resource vs Mittel

remedy / means

'das Mittel' and 'die Resource' can both refer to something you use to achieve a goal. 'das Mittel' more often means a method, an action, or a concrete approach. 'die Resource' more often means something that is available, such as money, time, knowledge, material, or staff. The words can be confusing because both help with solving a task. In practical terms: a 'Mittel' is often the way or method, while a 'Resource' is more what you have and can use for it. The usual spelling in German is 'Ressource'.

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Resource

Zeit ist bei diesem Projekt die wichtigste Resource.

Time is the most important resource for this project.

Mittel

Mehr Pausen sind ein gutes Mittel, um konzentrierter zu arbeiten.

More breaks are a good way to work with better concentration.

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