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
Derived from 'unternehmen' (to undertake), which breaks down into 'unter-' (under) and 'nehmen' (to take). It relates to an 'Unternehmer' (entrepreneur), someone who 'undertakes' a business.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'undertake'. An entrepreneur 'undertakes' a new venture, which requires an 'unternehmerische' mindset.