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“impetus” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanʃtoːs/

Example

Der Anstoß zu diesem Projekt kam von ihr.

The impetus for this project came from her.

Illustration for Anstoß (impetus)

How to say “impetus” in German

“Impetus” in German is Anstoß.

A contact point that sends a ball, project, or reaction into motion.

Full entry for Anstoß: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Anstoß

Die neue Studie gab Anstoß für weitere Untersuchungen.

The new study gave impetus to further investigations.

Tips for using Anstoß

  • In Anstoß geben, the dative marks the person receiving the impetus, while Anstoß nehmen an + dative means taking offense at something.

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