selektiv
Translation
selective, discerning
Examples
Wir brauchen einen selektiven Ansatz.
We need a selective approach.
Er hat einen sehr selektiven Geschmack.
He has a very selective taste.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) modifies a noun He has a very selective taste.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wählerisch (picky), gezielt (targeted)
Etymology
From Latin 'seligere' (to choose out). Cognate with the English word 'select'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'select'. The meaning is almost identical.