die Anregung
Translation
suggestion, stimulus, impetus, inspiration
Examples
Danke für die vielen Anregungen.
Thank you for the many suggestions.
Das Buch gibt Anregungen zum Nachdenken.
The book provides food for thought.
Grammar Patterns
Anregungen ((zu+3)) suggestions for sth. We are collecting suggestions for improving the product.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Vorschlag (proposal), die Idee (idea), der Impuls (impulse); Antonyms: die Entmutigung (discouragement)
Etymology
From the verb 'anregen' (to stimulate, suggest). Composed of 'an-' (on, towards) + 'regen' (to stir, move). Literally, something that 'stirs on' an idea.
Memory Tips
Think of 'an-regen' as 'raining on' an idea to make it grow. A suggestion is like a little drop of rain for your thoughts.