Primitiv Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Primitiv" is used as adjective with the meaning of "primitive", "rudimentary" or "basic".

Essential properties of "primitiv"

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Meanings of "primitiv" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Basic or rudimentary, often negative"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Technologie in diesem Dorf ist sehr primitiv.The technology in this village is very primitive.
  2. Seine Ansichten sind oft primitiv und unreflektiert.His views are often primitive and unreflected.
  3. Das Werkzeug ist primitiv, aber funktional.The tool is primitive, but functional.

2.) "Pertaining to early human or cultural development"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die primitiven Kulturen hatten faszinierende Rituale.The primitive cultures had fascinating rituals.
  2. In der primitiven Gesellschaft war das Überleben schwierig.In primitive society, survival was difficult.
  3. Die primitiven Werkzeuge waren erstaunlich effektiv.The primitive tools were astonishingly effective.
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