English–German
“motivate” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/motiˈviːʁən/
Example
Der Chef motiviert seine Mitarbeiter.
The boss motivates his employees.
How to say “motivate” in German
“Motivate” in German is motivieren.
A person receives a clear reason or inner drive and starts taking action.
Example sentences with motivieren
Der Trainer motiviert die Gruppe durch positive Rückmeldung.
The coach motivates the group through positive feedback.
Tips for using motivieren
- The usual pattern is jemanden zu etwas motivieren, with the person in the accusative and zu introducing the goal or activity.