Initiative Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Initiative" is used as noun with the meaning of "initiative", "self-starting ability" or "drive".

Essential properties of "Initiative"

Its most important properties are:

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

Definition: "Ability to act on one's own without the need for external stimuli."
Translation(s): initiative, self-starting ability, drive
Synonym(s): Eigeninitiative, Unternehmungsgeist, Antrieb
Antonym(s): Passivität
Related word(s): Engagement, Motivation, Tatkraft

📝 Some usage examples:

Seine Initiative hat das Projekt vorangetrieben.His initiative drove the project forward.
Wir suchen Mitarbeiter mit viel Initiative.We are looking for employees with a lot of initiative.
Die Initiative für diese Veranstaltung kam von den Studenten.The initiative for this event came from the students.

Definition: "Action or proposal aimed at solving a problem or improving a situation."
Translation(s): initiative, measure, proposal, plan
Synonym(s): Vorschlag, Anregung, Vorstoß
Related word(s): Idee, Plan, Maßnahme

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Regierung hat eine neue Initiative zur Bekämpfung der Arbeitslosigkeit vorgestellt.The government has presented a new initiative to combat unemployment.
Seine Initiative zur Verbesserung der Arbeitsbedingungen wurde von allen begrüßt.His initiative to improve working conditions was welcomed by everyone.
Die Bürgerinitiative setzt sich für den Erhalt des Stadtparks ein.The citizens' initiative advocates for the preservation of the city park.

Definition: "Group or organization formed to promote a cause or achieve a specific goal."
Translation(s): initiative, group, organization, movement
Synonym(s): Aktionsgruppe, Interessengemeinschaft
Related word(s): Verein, Organisation, Bewegung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Initiative 'Rettet den Regenwald' sammelt Unterschriften für eine Petition.The 'Save the Rainforest' initiative is collecting signatures for a petition.
Mehrere lokale Initiativen haben sich zusammengeschlossen, um das Projekt zu unterstützen.Several local initiatives have joined forces to support the project.
Die Initiative für bezahlbaren Wohnraum hat eine Demonstration organisiert.The initiative for affordable housing organized a demonstration.