die Initiative
Translation
initiatives, proposals, drives
Examples
Wir brauchen neue Initiativen für den Umweltschutz.
We need new initiatives for environmental protection.
Die Bürger starteten mehrere Initiativen.
The citizens launched several initiatives.
Sie ergriff die Initiative und sprach ihn an.
She took the initiative and spoke to him.
Grammar Patterns
die Initiative ergreifen to take the initiative She took the initiative.
eine Initiative für+4 an initiative for sth. an initiative for more environmental protection
eine Initiative zu+3 an initiative on sth. an initiative on reforming the education system
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorschlag (proposal), Anstoß (impetus), Aktion (action)
Etymology
From Latin 'initium' (beginning). Cognate with the English word 'initiative'.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'initiative'. Think of 'initiating' a new plan.