No. 2,920 in Dutch
animo
Enthusiasm, interest, or motivation.
In a sentence
Er was veel animo voor het evenement.
There was much enthusiasm for the event.
In this sentence, 'animo' is used to describe the interest or enthusiasm people show towards attending the event.
Zijn animo om aan de wedstrijd deel te nemen is groot.
His enthusiasm to participate in the competition is large.
Here, 'animo' refers to the personal willingness or eagerness to undertake an activity.
De animo voor nieuwe ideeën in het bedrijf is laag.
The enthusiasm for new ideas in the company is low.
In this context, 'animo' reflects the collective willingness or openness within a group towards embracing new concepts.
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