unternehmerische
Translation
entrepreneurial, enterprising, business-minded
Examples
Ihre unternehmerische Initiative war erfolgreich.
Her entrepreneurial initiative was successful.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) modifies a noun Ihre unternehmerische Initiative war erfolgreich.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enterprising, business-minded; Antonyms: risk-averse, indecisive
Etymology
From the verb 'unternehmen' (to undertake), composed of 'unter-' (under) and 'nehmen' (to take). It describes the quality of an 'Unternehmer' (entrepreneur), one who 'undertakes' a venture.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'undertake'. An entrepreneur is someone who 'undertakes' a business, showing an 'unternehmerische' spirit.