der El
Translation
élan, zest, drive, vigour
Examples
Ihm fehlt der El, um weiterzumachen.
He lacks the drive to continue.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) fehlt der El ((sb.)) lacks the drive Ihm fehlt der El, um weiterzumachen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schwung, Tatendrang, Dynamik (momentum, drive, dynamism)
Etymology
Borrowed from French 'élan' (rush, impetus).
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'élan', making it easy to remember its meaning of vigour and drive.