German word

Anregung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanʁeːgʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsuggestion

Example

Ich habe eine Anregung für das Projekt.

I have a suggestion for the project.

Illustration for Anregung (suggestion)

More examples

Auf ihre Anregung gab es sofort Widerspruch.

There was immediate opposition to her suggestion.

Core concept

A passing idea becomes a useful starting point for thought or action.

Common phrases

  • auf eine Anregung reagieren

    respond to a suggestion

  • eine Anregung zur Diskussion stellen

    put a suggestion up for discussion

Similar words

Vorschlag: A concrete proposal describing an action or way forward.
Idee: A creative thought or sudden insight in its own right.
Empfehlung: Guidance that recommends a particular choice or course of action.

Definition in German

eine Idee oder ein Hinweis, der zum Nachdenken oder zu einer Handlung anregt.

Word origin

The noun Anregung derives from anregen, built from an- and the Germanic verb regen, meaning to move or stir, plus -ung.

Usage tips

  • Anregung often presents a suggestion gently as something worth considering rather than as a direct instruction.

Other meanings

  • hintnoun
  • stimulusnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Anregungsquellesource of inspirationnoun
  • anregenstimulateverb

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