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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
noun
A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
Triebkraft
noun
A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
Drang
noun
A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.
innerer Antrieb
noun
A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.
Kraftstoß
noun
(physics) The integral of force over time.

What does "impulse" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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.

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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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