Motiv

dasNoun

motive; motif; design

English translations

  1. 01

    motivation

  2. 02

    motive

Word details

German meaning
Ein Motiv ist der Grund oder die Absicht für eine Handlung.
English meaning
Motive, reason
Synonym
Beweggrund, Anlass
German example
Sein Motiv für die Spende war Mitgefühl.
English example
His motive for the donation was compassion.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Motiv
Plural Form
die Motive

Example sentences with “Motiv”

  1. Was war das Motiv für seine Tat? (What was the motive for his action?)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Motiv' neuter?

Yes, it is neuter (das Motiv). The plural is 'die Motive'.