der Ansporn, -e
motivation · incentive
The German word "Ansporn" is a noun that translates to "incentive" or "spurr" in English. It is derived from "anspornen," where "an" indicates a direction or focus, and "spornen" (from the root "sporn") means to spur on or encourage.
"Ansporn" often refers to what motivates or encourages a person to pursue a goal or take action. Similar words in German include "Motivation" (motivation), "Anreiz" (enticement), and "Einsatztrieb" (drive).
The difference between "Ansporn" and these similar terms lies primarily in nuance: "Ansporn" emphasizes the element of encouragement, while "Anreiz" refers more to external incentives that attract or induce action. "Motivation" has a broader context, including internal and external factors driving behavior.
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Examples
Der Lehrer gibt den Schülern Ansporn.noun
The teacher gives the students motivation.
Motivation und Ansporn sind oft entscheidend im Leben.noun
Motivation and incentive are often crucial in life.
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