Motivieren
Example: Der Lehrer versucht, die Schüler zu motivieren.
Definition
"Motivieren" means to encourage or inspire someone to take action or to feel enthusiastic about a task, goal, or activity. For example, a teacher may try to motivate students to engage more actively in their studies or projects.
Etymology
The word "motivieren" comes from the Latin root 'motivus,' meaning 'moving' or 'causing motion.' It entered German through French or directly from Latin, reflecting the idea of moving someone internally to act or feel motivated. Did you know? The concept behind "motivieren" relates closely to psychological motives and the forces that drive behavior.
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