Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

die Motivation

Translation (Übersetzung) motivation
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [motivaˈt͡si̯oːn]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
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A feminine noun borrowed from French/Latin, commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe drive, incentive, or reason for action.

Motivation - German Nouns - Motivation Meaning - Motivation Translation - Motivation Nouns Examples

Motivation is a German Nouns

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Motivation Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Seine Motivation für das Projekt ist sehr hoch.
His motivation for the project is very high.
Work or academic setting
Ohne Motivation kann man schwierige Aufgaben nicht bewältigen.
Without motivation, one cannot manage difficult tasks.
General advice or observation
Die Motivation der Mitarbeiter steigt durch Anerkennung.
The motivation of employees increases through recognition.
Business or management

Motivation Word Family - Motivation Related Words - Motivation Family Members

Motivation Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Motivation word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Motivation family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Motivation related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived from (abgeleitet von)
motivieren
Meaning: to motivate
Tense: infinitive
Example: Er versucht, sein Team zu motivieren.
Verb
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Motiv
Meaning: motive, theme
Example: Das Motiv des Gemäldes ist die Natur.
Noun

Motivation Usage - Motivation Collocations - Motivation Idioms - Motivation Synonyms - Motivation Antonyms

Motivation Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Motivation Collocations (Kollokationen)

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innere Motivation
intrinsic motivation
High frequency
äußere Motivation
extrinsic motivation
High frequency
Motivation verlieren
to lose motivation
High frequency
Motivation finden
to find motivation
Medium frequency
Motivation steigern
to increase motivation
Medium frequency
fehlende Motivation
lack of motivation
Medium frequency
Motivation für etwas haben
to have motivation for something
High frequency

Motivation Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Die Motivation ist der Schlüssel zum Erfolg.
Motivation is the key to success.
A common saying emphasizing that drive and incentive are crucial for achieving goals.
Ohne Motivation geht nichts.
Nothing works without motivation.
Highlights that motivation is essential for any task or endeavor.

Motivation Synonyms (Synonyme)

Motivation synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Motivation and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Motivation similar words and their usage.

Antrieb
Meaning: drive
High similarity
Anreiz
Meaning: incentive
Medium similarity
Begeisterung
Meaning: enthusiasm
Medium similarity
Triebfeder
Meaning: driving force
Medium similarity

Motivation Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Demotivation
Meaning: demotivation
Gleichgültigkeit
Meaning: indifference
Antriebslosigkeit
Meaning: lack of drive

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Motivation Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Motivation semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Motivation. Explore Motivation related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Motivation contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Ziel Erfolg Leistung Interesse Engagement

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