die Handlungsbereitschaft
Translation
readiness to act, willingness to act, proactiveness
Examples
Seine Handlungsbereitschaft war sofort erkennbar.
His readiness to act was immediately recognizable.
Es mangelt an Handlungsbereitschaft in der Politik.
There is a lack of willingness to act in politics.
Grammar Patterns
to show readiness to act ((Handlungsbereitschaft zeigen)) The athlete showed great readiness to act.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Entschlossenheit, die Initiative; Antonym: die Passivität
Etymology
From 'Handlung' (action) + 'Bereitschaft' (readiness). Literally 'action-readiness'.
Memory Tips
Remember it as the state of being 'bereit' (ready) for 'Handlung' (action).