noun · B2 · Often · both

motivation

мотивация

Meaning of motivation

desire to act

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EN-UK/ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/
EN-US/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/
RU[mətʲɪˈvat͡sɨjə]
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motivation with Russian translation

motivation usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Her motivation to study came from wanting to travel after graduation.

Её мотивация учиться возникла из желания путешествовать после окончания университета.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

He finds motivation in small goals he sets each morning.

Он находит мотивацию в маленьких целях, которые ставит каждое утро.

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motivation belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

motivation
мотивация
kind
smart
quiet
boring
lazy
angry

motivation synonyms

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motivation
общее обозначение внутренней или внешней причины действия — мотивация
drive
внутренняя энергия или стремление, часто более интенсивное и постоянное
incentive
внешний стимул или поощрение (материальное или нематериальное)
ambition
долгосрочное стремление к успеху или положению; целеустремлённость
inspiration
внезапный творческий или эмоциональный стимул — вдохновение
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общее обозначение внутренней или внешней причины действия — мотивация

B2Very Often

Her motivation for studying came from wanting a better career.

🇬🇧en

внутренняя энергия или стремление, часто более интенсивное и постоянное

B2Often

Her drive to succeed kept her working late every night.

🇬🇧en

внешний стимул или поощрение (материальное или нематериальное)

B2Often

The company offered financial incentives to boost sales.

🇬🇧en

долгосрочное стремление к успеху или положению; целеустремлённость

B2Often

His ambition was to become a respected scientist.

🇬🇧en

внезапный творческий или эмоциональный стимул — вдохновение

B2Often

The poem was written after a moment of inspiration.

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encouragement

внешняя поддержка или подбадривание, повышающее мотивацию

B2Often

Teachers' encouragement helped the shy student participate.

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impulse

внезапное, кратковременное побуждение к действию

B2Often

On impulse, she booked a flight to Paris.

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impetus

толчок или стимул, придающий продвижение или ускорение

B2Often

The new funding provided the impetus the project needed.

determination
🇬🇧en

решимость и упорство в достижении цели; качество личности

B2Very Often

Her determination helped her finish the marathon despite injuries.

🇬🇧en

положительный эмоциональный интерес и энергичность по отношению к делу

B2Very Often

The team's enthusiasm was contagious and improved results.

🇬🇧en

любопытство или внимание к предмету; может вызывать мотивацию

B2Very Often

Her interest in history led her to study medieval Europe.

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What does motivation mean?

desire to act

How do you pronounce motivation?

motivation is pronounced as /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is motivation used in a sentence?

Her motivation to study came from wanting to travel after graduation. Translation: Её мотивация учиться возникла из желания путешествовать после окончания университета.

Is motivation part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

Yes, motivation (мотивация) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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