Motivieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Motivieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to motivate", "to encourage" or "to inspire".

Essential properties of "motivieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: motivieren
  • Simple past: motivierte
  • Participle: motiviert

See full conjugation of motivieren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "motivieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To encourage or stimulate someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Trainer konnte die Spieler motivieren, härter zu trainieren.The coach was able to motivate the players to train harder.
  2. Es ist wichtig, die Schüler zu motivieren, ihr Bestes zu geben.It is important to motivate the students to do their best.
  3. Sie versuchte, ihre Kollegen zu motivieren, das Projekt pünktlich abzuschließen.She tried to motivate her colleagues to complete the project on time.

2.) "To provide a reason or justification"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste seine Entscheidung vor dem Vorstand motivieren.He had to justify his decision to the board.
  2. Sie konnte ihre Abwesenheit gut motivieren.She could well justify her absence.
  3. Der Chef bat ihn, seine Handlung zu motivieren.The boss asked him to justify his action.
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