Adjective
offensiv
Pronunciation: /ˌɔ.fɛnˈziːf/
offensive, attacking, aggressive (but not in the sense of “insulting”)
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Meanings
Adjective
- offensive, attacking, aggressive (but not in the sense of “insulting”)
- assertive, forthright, active, direct
Example sentence
Die offensiven Fähigkeiten des Heeres sind gering.
The army’s offensive capabilities are minimal.
Usage
- offensiv spielen — Play an attacking game.
- offensiv / beleidigend — Attacking or assertive versus insulting; English offensive can mean either.
Nach der Pause spielte die Mannschaft deutlich offensiver.
After the break, the team played a much more attacking game.