German word

Anreiz

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanʁaɪ̯ts/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmotivation

Example

Der Anreiz zur Teilnahme ist groß.

There is strong motivation to participate.

Illustration for Anreiz (motivation)

More examples

Ohne klaren Anreiz bleiben viele Projekte liegen.

Without a clear incentive, many projects remain stalled.

Core concept

A reward, benefit, or other outside prompt that draws a person toward an action.

Common phrases

  • finanzieller Anreiz

    financial incentive

  • materieller Anreiz

    material incentive

  • sozialer Anreiz

    social incentive

Similar words

Motivation: A personal desire or reason that inspires someone to take action.
Antrieb: An internal force that drives someone to start or pursue an action.
Reiz: Something appealing that sparks interest or captures attention.
Incentive: A financial reward or benefit offered to encourage a particular action.

Definition in German

Ein äußerer Beweggrund, der Menschen zu einer Handlung motiviert.

Word origin

Anreiz combines an- with Reiz, a noun for a stimulus or attraction, and the compound names something that stimulates action.

Usage tips

  • Anreiz is masculine, with the plural Anreize, and Anreiz zu takes the dative, as in Anreiz zur Teilnahme.

Other meanings

  • stimulusnoun
  • incentivenoun

Opposites

  • Abschreckungdeterrencenoun
  • Demotivationdemotivationnoun

Related words

  • anreizenincentivizeverb
  • Anreizwirkungincentive effectnoun
  • anreizendmotivatingadjective

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