der Einfallsreichtum
Translation
ingenuity, resourcefulness, inventiveness
Examples
Sein Einfallsreichtum kennt keine Grenzen.
His ingenuity knows no bounds.
Mit viel Einfallsreichtum löste sie das Problem.
She solved the problem with a lot of resourcefulness.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) ((ingenuity)) sb.'s ingenuity The artist's ingenuity is admirable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kreativität (creativity), Erfindungsgabe (inventiveness)
Etymology
A compound of 'Einfall' (idea) + '-s-' (connector) + 'Reichtum' (richness). It literally means a 'wealth of ideas'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: someone who is 'reich' (rich) in 'Einfälle' (ideas) has great 'ingenuity'.