German Conversation · Level 115
45 words
German word
Bereitschaft
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈʁaɪ̯tʃaft/
Meaning
- feminine nounwillingness
Example
Sie hat ihre Bereitschaft gezeigt, das neue Projekt zu leiten.
She showed her willingness to lead the new project.
More examples
Nach dem Anruf war das Personal sofort in Bereitschaft.
After the call, the staff were immediately on standby.
Core concept
A person stands at an open doorway, equipped to act and willing to step through when needed.
Common phrases
Bereitschaft zeigen
show willingness
in Bereitschaft sein
be on standby
Bereitschaft zur Hilfe
willingness to help
Similar words
Motivation: The inner drive that starts action and sustains effort.
Wille: A firm determination to achieve a chosen goal.
Interesse: Curiosity and concern about a subject or activity.
Bereitwilligkeit: A willing inclination to help or cooperate without being pressed.
Definition in German
Bereitschaft bezeichnet die Neigung, etwas tun zu wollen oder einer Handlung zuzustimmen.
Word origin
Bereitschaft is formed from the adjective bereit and the suffix -schaft, which forms nouns for a state or quality.
Usage tips
- Bereitschaft is feminine, so the definite article is die; the pattern is commonly Bereitschaft zu plus a noun or Bereitschaft, etwas zu tun.