impulse in German
impulse in German is Impuls, Triebkraft, Drang — impulse means a sudden strong urge to act, often without thinking it through.
impulse in German
Impuls
A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
Triebkraft
A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
Drang
A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.
innerer Antrieb
A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.
Kraftstoß
(physics) The integral of force over time.
What does "impulse" mean?
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noun A sudden strong urge to act, often without thinking it through.
"She had a sudden impulse to quit her job and travel the world."
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noun A sudden force or push that sets something in motion.
"The electrical impulse triggers the muscle to contract."
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impulse in a sentence
- She had a sudden impulse to quit her job and travel the world.
- He fought the impulse to shout back at the rude customer.
- The electrical impulse triggers the muscle to contract.
- A strong impulse from the engine pushed the small boat forward.
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What is "impulse" in German?
"impulse" in German is Impuls, Triebkraft, Drang. impulse means: A sudden strong urge to act, often without thinking it through.
How do you use "impulse" in a sentence?
Example: "She had a sudden impulse to quit her job and travel the world." In German, "impulse" is Impuls, Triebkraft, Drang.
Are there other ways to say "impulse" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "impulse": Impuls, Triebkraft, Drang, innerer Antrieb, Kraftstoß.
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