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
Derived from the verb 'anregen' (to stimulate, suggest). It combines 'an-' (on, toward) and 'regen' (to stir, move), implying the act of setting something in motion.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'an-regen' as 'raining on' a seed of thought, causing it to sprout. An 'Anregung' is that initial spark or drop of water.