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impetus in German

impetus in German is Anschub, Anstoß, Antrieb — impetus means something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.

impetus in German

Anschub
noun
Anything that impels; a stimulating factor.
Anstoß
noun
Anything that impels; a stimulating factor.
Antrieb
noun
Anything that impels; a stimulating factor.
Schub
noun
Anything that impels; a stimulating factor.
Schwung
noun
Anything that impels; a stimulating factor.
Triebkraft
noun
A force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse.
Anschub
noun
The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.
Antrieb
noun
The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.
Schub
noun
An activity in response to a stimulus.
Schwung
noun
An activity in response to a stimulus.
Wucht
noun
An activity in response to a stimulus.

What does "impetus" mean?

  1. noun Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.
    "The scandal gave fresh impetus to calls for reform."
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impetus in a sentence

  • The scandal gave fresh impetus to calls for reform.
  • Winning the award gave her the impetus to start a new project.

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What is "impetus" in German?

"impetus" in German is Anschub, Anstoß, Antrieb. impetus means: Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.

How do you use "impetus" in a sentence?

Example: "The scandal gave fresh impetus to calls for reform." In German, "impetus" is Anschub, Anstoß, Antrieb.

Are there other ways to say "impetus" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "impetus": Anschub, Anstoß, Antrieb, Schub, Schwung, Triebkraft.

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