geschäftstüchtige
Geschäftstüchtige is an adjective in German describing a person who is capable of handling business affairs effectively, often with practical competence in commercial matters. It conveys a sense of enterprising, resourceful, and financially prudent behavior. The term can be applied to individuals such as merchants, entrepreneurs, or household managers who navigate markets, negotiations, and finances successfully.
Etymology and meaning: The word combines Geschäft (business) with tüchtig (capable, competent). Geschäfte in this sense
Usage and nuance: Geschäftstüchtige is used in formal, historical, or literary contexts to praise practical business
See also: kaufmännisch, unternehmerisch, geschäftssinn, Geschäftstüchtigkeit. Note that geschäftstüchtige functions as a declined form of the