Die Initiative
Example: Die Initiative zur Mülltrennung wurde von der Schule gestartet.
Definition
"Initiative" refers to a proactive step or action taken to address a problem or bring about change. It often involves a group or individual starting a project or campaign, as in the example where a school started an initiative for waste separation.
Etymology
The word "Initiative" comes from the Latin 'initium', meaning 'beginning' or 'entrance'. It passed into German with the sense of starting something new or taking the first step. Did you know? The term originally emphasized the idea of taking charge or leading an effort.
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"Die Initiative" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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