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Motivation

motivation

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Meaning of Motivation

desire to act

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German[motivaˈt͡si̯oːn]
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Motivation - мотивация
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What's the difference between Motivation / Absicht / Wille / Zielstrebigkeit

🇩🇪German
Motivation

an inner driving force or impulse to act; often sounds abstract and psychological

B2Very Often

Sein starker Antrieb half ihm, das Projekt trotz der Schwierigkeiten zu beenden.

Его сильный внутренний импульс помог ему завершить проект несмотря на трудности.

🇩🇪German

intention, plan, or purpose; more about planned action than inner drive

B2Very Often

Er handelte mit der Absicht, die Situation zu verbessern.

Он действовал с намерением улучшить ситуацию.

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Wille

strong desire and determination; emphasizes persistence and strength of character

B2Very Often

Mit viel Wille schaffte sie es, ihr Ziel zu erreichen.

С большой волей она смогла достичь своей цели.

🇩🇪German

goal orientation and persistence; emphasizes steady, focused pursuit of a goal

B2Often

Ihre Zielstrebigkeit beeindruckte das gesamte Team.

Её целеустремлённость впечатлила всю команду.

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Motivation translation: мотивация. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Motivation

[motivaˈt͡si̯oːn]

Motivation translation

мотивация

Motivation transcription

[motivaˈt͡si̯oːn]

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Motivation meaning: what does it mean?

innerer Antrieb zum Handeln und Erreichen von Zielen

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