förderlich
Translation
beneficial, conducive, helpful, favourable
Examples
Ein gutes Arbeitsklima ist förderlich für die Produktivität.
A good working atmosphere is conducive to productivity.
Diese Maßnahme ist der Gesundheit nicht förderlich.
This measure is not beneficial to health.
Grammar Patterns
to be beneficial/conducive ((to sth.)) to be beneficial to sth. Regular exercise is beneficial to health.
to be beneficial/conducive ((for sth.)) to be conducive for productivity A good atmosphere is conducive for productivity.
Similar Words
nützlich (useful), hilfreich (helpful), vorteilhaft (advantageous); Antonyms: schädlich (harmful), hinderlich (obstructive)
Etymology
From the verb 'fördern' (to promote, support) with the adjective suffix '-lich'.
Memory Tips
If something 'fördert' (promotes) a goal, it is 'förderlich' (beneficial) to it.