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
regulartransitive
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"
- Definition: "To encourage someone to do something, especially through incentives or stimuli."
- Translation(s): to motivate, to encourage, to inspire, to stimulate
- Synonym(s): anregen, ermutigen, anspornen
- Antonym(s): entmutigen, demotivieren
- Related word(s): Anreiz, Motivation
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Trainer konnte die Spieler motivieren, härter zu trainieren.
- Es ist wichtig, die Schüler zu motivieren, ihr Bestes zu geben.
- Sie versuchte, ihre Kollegen zu motivieren, das Projekt pünktlich abzuschließen.
2.) "To provide a reason or justification"
- Definition: "To give a reason or motive for something."
- Translation(s): to justify, to explain, to give reasons for
- Synonym(s): Begründen, Rechtfertigen
- Related word(s): Grund, Rechtfertigung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er musste seine Entscheidung vor dem Vorstand motivieren.
- Sie konnte ihre Abwesenheit gut motivieren.
- Der Chef bat ihn, seine Handlung zu motivieren.
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