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motive

/ˈməʊtɪv/ /ˈmoʊtɪv/

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noun

Impuls, Eingebung

An idea or communication that makes one want to act, especially from spiritual sources; a divine prompting.

Examples :

"The student's motive for studying hard was a divine prompting to excel in her chosen field. "

Der Impuls der Schülerin, fleißig zu lernen, war eine göttliche Eingebung, sich in ihrem gewählten Fachgebiet auszuzeichnen.

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noun

Beweggrund, Motiv, Anreiz

An incentive to act in a particular way; a reason or emotion that makes one want to do something; anything that prompts a choice of action.

Examples :

"Her motive for studying hard was to get good grades. "

Ihr Beweggrund für das fleißige Lernen war, gute Noten zu bekommen.

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noun

Glied, Extremität

A limb or other bodily organ that can move.

Examples :

"My injured arm is a weak motive now, preventing me from writing. "

Mein verletzter Arm ist jetzt ein schwaches Glied, das mich am Schreiben hindert.

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noun

Motiv, Beweggrund

Something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour.

Examples :

"No-one could understand why she had hidden the shovel; her motives were obscure at best."

Niemand konnte verstehen, warum sie die Schaufel versteckt hatte; ihre Motive waren bestenfalls unklar.

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noun

Motiv, Beweggrund

Examples :

"The recurring theme of hard work was a strong motive in her academic success. "

Das wiederkehrende Thema harter Arbeit war ein starkes Motiv für ihren akademischen Erfolg.

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noun

Motiv, Thema

A motif; a theme or subject, especially one that is central to the work or often repeated.

Examples :

"If you listen carefully, you can hear the flutes mimicking the cello motive."

Wenn Sie genau hinhören, können Sie hören, wie die Flöten das Cello-Motiv nachahmen.

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verb

Bewegen, veranlassen

To prompt or incite by a motive or motives; to move.

Examples :

"The teacher's encouraging words motivated the students to study harder for the exam. "

Die ermutigenden Worte des Lehrers veranlassten die Schüler, härter für die Prüfung zu lernen.

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adjective

Bewegend, antreibend

Causing motion; having power to move, or tending to move

Examples :

"a motive argument"

Ein bewegendes Argument.

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adjective

Bewegung betreffend, antreibend

Relating to motion and/or to its cause

Examples :

"The motive force behind her success in school was her strong desire to learn. "

Die treibende Kraft hinter ihrem Erfolg in der Schule war ihr starker Wunsch zu lernen.

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