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constructive in German

constructive in German is konstruktiv — constructive means helpful and useful, especially in offering solutions or improvements rather than just criticism.

constructive in German

konstruktiv
adj
Carefully considered and meant to be helpful.

What does "constructive" mean?

  1. adj Helpful and useful, especially in offering solutions or improvements rather than just criticism.
    "She gave constructive feedback that actually helped him improve the essay."
  2. adj Legally treated as existing or having happened, even though it wasn't stated directly.
    "The court found the employee had suffered constructive dismissal."
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constructive in a sentence

  • She gave constructive feedback that actually helped him improve the essay.
  • Let's keep this meeting constructive instead of just complaining.
  • The court found the employee had suffered constructive dismissal.

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What is "constructive" in German?

"constructive" in German is konstruktiv. constructive means: Helpful and useful, especially in offering solutions or improvements rather than just criticism.

How do you use "constructive" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave constructive feedback that actually helped him improve the essay." In German, "constructive" is konstruktiv.

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