gumption in German
gumption in German is Grips, Vernunft, Biss — gumption means practical common sense and the drive to get things done without being told.
gumption in German
Grips
(UK, Irish) Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness. [from early 18th c.]
Vernunft
(UK, Irish) Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness. [from early 18th c.]
Biss
(US) Boldness of enterprise; aggressiveness or initiative.
Durchhaltevermögen
(US) Boldness of enterprise; aggressiveness or initiative.
Unternehmenssinn
(US) Boldness of enterprise; aggressiveness or initiative.
Enthusiasmus
(US) Energy of body and mind, enthusiasm.
Lebenslust
(US) Energy of body and mind, enthusiasm.
What does "gumption" mean?
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noun Practical common sense and the drive to get things done without being told.
"It takes real gumption to start a business with no savings."
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gumption in a sentence
- It takes real gumption to start a business with no savings.
- She showed a lot of gumption fixing the leak herself instead of waiting for a plumber.
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What is "gumption" in German?
"gumption" in German is Grips, Vernunft, Biss. gumption means: Practical common sense and the drive to get things done without being told.
How do you use "gumption" in a sentence?
Example: "It takes real gumption to start a business with no savings." In German, "gumption" is Grips, Vernunft, Biss.
Are there other ways to say "gumption" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "gumption": Grips, Vernunft, Biss, Durchhaltevermögen, Unternehmenssinn, Enthusiasmus.
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