English–German
“motivation” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈanʁaɪ̯ts/
Example
Der Anreiz zur Teilnahme ist groß.
There is strong motivation to participate.
How to say “motivation” in German
“Motivation” in German is Anreiz.
A reward, benefit, or other outside prompt that draws a person toward an action.
Example sentences with Anreiz
Ohne klaren Anreiz bleiben viele Projekte liegen.
Without a clear incentive, many projects remain stalled.
Tips for using Anreiz
- Anreiz is masculine, with the plural Anreize, and Anreiz zu takes the dative, as in Anreiz zur Teilnahme.
Other German words for “motivation”
Ich habe keinen Antrieb, heute zu lernen.
I have no motivation to study today.
Die Schüler haben heute keine Motivation.
The students have no motivation today.