kontraproduktiv

B2

counterproductive

English meaning
counterproductive

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kontraproduktiv in a sentence

Diese Maßnahme wäre kontraproduktiv für unsere Ziele.

This measure would be counterproductive for our goals.

Comparative and superlative

kontraproduktiv → kontraproduktiver → am kontraproduktivsten

Word family

kontraproduktiv is built from produktiv (productive). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Where kontraproduktiv comes from

Derivation (Ableitung) des Adjektivs produktiv mit dem Derivatem (Präfix) kontra-

Words that go with kontraproduktiv

Questions about kontraproduktiv

What is the comparative of kontraproduktiv?

kontraproduktiv → kontraproduktiver → am kontraproduktivsten.

What does kontraproduktiv mean in English?

kontraproduktiv means "counterproductive". For example: "Diese Maßnahme wäre kontraproduktiv für unsere Ziele." — "This measure would be counterproductive for our goals."

What level is kontraproduktiv in German?

kontraproduktiv is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate.

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