No. 1,805 in German
motivation
The driving force or reason behind someone's actions or behavior.
In a sentence
Meine Motivation, dieses Projekt zu starten, ist sehr hoch.
My motivation to start this project is very high.
In this sentence, 'Motivation' signifies an internal drive or enthusiasm to begin a new activity or project.
Die Schüler benötigen Motivation, um aktiv am Unterricht teilzunehmen.
The students need motivation to actively participate in the lessons.
Here, 'Motivation' represents something that inspires individuals to take action, possibly provided externally.
Ohne Motivation fällt es schwer, tägliche Aufgaben zu erledigen.
Without motivation, it is difficult to complete daily tasks.
In this usage, 'Motivation' implies the general ability or energy required to perform routine activities.
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