tagaktiv
Translation
diurnal, active during the day
Examples
Viele Vögel sind tagaktive Tiere.
Many birds are diurnal animals.
Der Mensch ist von Natur aus tagaktiv.
Humans are naturally diurnal.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((...)) to be ... A lynx is a diurnal animal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: diurnal; Antonyms: nachtaktiv (nocturnal)
Etymology
From 'Tag' (day) + 'aktiv' (active). Literally means 'day-active'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a compound word: 'Tag' (day) + 'active'. The opposite, 'nachtaktiv', is formed with 'Nacht' (night).