der Unternehmergeist
Translation
entrepreneurial spirit, entrepreneurship
Examples
Sein Unternehmergeist ist bewundernswert.
His entrepreneurial spirit is admirable.
Das Land braucht mehr Unternehmergeist.
The country needs more entrepreneurial spirit.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((sth.)) He has a lot of entrepreneurial spirit.
to show ((sth.)) She showed great entrepreneurial spirit.
Similar Words
Gründergeist (founder's spirit), Pioniergeist (pioneering spirit)
Etymology
A compound of 'Unternehmer' (entrepreneur) and 'Geist' (spirit). Literally 'entrepreneur-spirit'.
Memory Tips
Picture the 'spirit' (Geist) of an entrepreneur as the driving force behind innovation.