No. 5,053 in German
anstoß
"Anstoß" means "impetus," "trigger," or "kick-off" depending on context.
In a sentence
Der politische Anstoß führte zu großen Diskussionen.
The political impetus led to large discussions.
Here, 'Anstoß' is used to mean 'impetus' or 'stimulus', referring to a cause or spark for the event.
Er nahm den Anstoß des Balles während des Spiels.
He took the kick-off of the ball during the game.
In this sentence, 'Anstoß' refers to the act of initiating play in a sports game, like the kick-off in soccer.
Die harsche Kritik war ein Anstoß für seine Veränderung.
The harsh critique was a trigger for his change.
Here, 'Anstoß' means 'trigger' or 'a point of initiation for an action or change, inspired by the critique.
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