German word

motiviert

Pronunciation

IPA/motiˈviːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • adjectivemotivated

Example

Die Studentin ist sehr motiviert.

The student is very motivated.

Illustration for motiviert (motivated)

More examples

Er bleibt auch bei Rückschlägen motiviert.

He remains motivated even in the face of setbacks.

Core concept

A person leaning into a task with energy and willingness to act.

Common phrases

  • sehr motiviert

    very motivated

  • motiviert sein

    be motivated

  • hoch motiviert

    highly motivated

Similar words

zielstrebig: Steadily focused on moving toward a specific goal.
engagiert: Actively involved and willing to take responsibility.
ehrgeizig: Strongly eager for success and ready to pursue ambitious goals.
interessiert: Interested enough to participate actively or seek more information.

Definition in German

Engagiert und bereit, Energie in eine Aufgabe zu stecken.

Word origin

Motiviert is formed from motivieren, which is related to German Motiv and ultimately derives from Latin movere, meaning 'to move'.

Usage tips

  • The common pattern is motiviert sein, etwas zu tun, with zu plus the infinitive for the intended action.

Other meanings

  • enthusiasticadjective

Opposites

  • demotiviertdemotivatedadjective
  • unmotiviertunmotivatedadjective

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