No. 8,119 in German
incentive
A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.
In a sentence
Die Regierung hat ein neues Incentive zur Förderung erneuerbarer Energien eingeführt.
The government introduced a new incentive to promote renewable energies.
Here, 'Incentive' is used to denote a stimulus or motivation implemented with the purpose of encouraging a specific behavior or action.
Ein effektives Incentive kann die Mitarbeitermotivation erheblich steigern.
An effective incentive can significantly increase employee motivation.
In this sentence, 'Incentive' represents a motivational factor aimed at improving the will or performance of employees within a context such as a workplace.
Die Möglichkeit, eine Prämie zu erhalten, dient oft als Incentive für außerordentliche Leistungen.
The possibility of receiving a bonus often serves as an incentive for extraordinary achievements.
Here, 'Incentive' refers to a motivating benefit or reward provided to inspire individuals to achieve exceptional outcomes.
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