die Motivation
Translation
motivation, incentive, drive
Examples
Mir fehlt die Motivation zum Lernen.
I lack the motivation to study.
Geld war seine einzige Motivation.
Money was his only motivation.
Grammar Patterns
the motivation ((for sth.)) the motivation for sth. I have no motivation for this task.
the motivation ((to do sth.)) the motivation to do sth. He lacks the motivation to change.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ansporn (incentive), Antrieb (drive); Antonyms: Demotivation (demotivation)
Etymology
From Latin 'movere' (to move). It's a cognate with the English word 'motivation'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'motor' that 'moves' you to action.