dynamisch
/ˌdʏˈnaː.mɪʃ/
The English word dynamic is translated into German as dynamisch.
The word dynamisch is the most common and straightforward translation for the English adjective dynamic, meaning able to change. In certain contexts, you may also use beweglich to convey a sense of being dynamic, either physically or figuratively.
Meaning: able to change (adj)
Which one should you use?
Use the adjective dynamisch to describe a quality, whereas the noun Dynamik is used to refer to the force, momentum or the concept of dynamics itself.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adjective before a feminine or plural noun with a definite article, use the form dynamische. The adjective also takes the ending dynamischen in many cases, such as after a definite article in the masculine accusative or in the dative case.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌdʏˈnaː.mɪʃ/.
Did you know?
- The word dynamisch shares a root with Dynamit, the explosive invented by Alfred Nobel, because both refer to the release of powerful force.
- In German business culture, describing a candidate as dynamisch in a job interview often implies they are a 'go-getter' with high energy and initiative rather than just being flexible.
- The word Dynamik is often used in German to describe the 'momentum' or 'flow' of a conversation or a piece of music, rather than just 'change'.
Examples in context
- Das Netz ist ein gigantisches, dynamisches Dokument.The Web is a gigantic, dynamic document.This sentence illustrates the use of dynamisch to describe a document.Tatoeba #11767711 by Yorwba, translation #4609667 by nonong
- Unser Unternehmen entwickelt sich dynamisch und folgt den aktuellen Markttrends.Our company is developing dynamically and following current market trends.
- Der Markt ist sehr dynamisch.The market is very dynamic.
- Wir brauchen eine dynamische Lösung.We need a dynamic solution.
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are discussing a new business strategy.
- LukasUnsere Strategie muss dynamisch sein.Our strategy must be dynamic.
- HannahDas stimmt, wir müssen flexibel bleiben.That's true, we must stay flexible.
- LukasBist du bereit für die Veränderung?Are you ready for the change?
- HannahJa, ich mag diese Art von Arbeit.Yes, I like this kind of work.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dynamic” translations and entries dynamisch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
