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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
noun
(UK, Irish) Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness. [from early 18th c.]
Vernunft
noun
(UK, Irish) Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness. [from early 18th c.]
Biss
noun
(US) Boldness of enterprise; aggressiveness or initiative.
Durchhaltevermögen
noun
(US) Boldness of enterprise; aggressiveness or initiative.
Unternehmenssinn
noun
(US) Boldness of enterprise; aggressiveness or initiative.
Enthusiasmus
noun
(US) Energy of body and mind, enthusiasm.
Lebenslust
noun
(US) Energy of body and mind, enthusiasm.

What does "gumption" mean?

  1. 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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