What is 'Motiv' called in English?

'Motiv' in English is called "Motive". Motive refers to: Ein Grund

How do you pronounce 'Motive' and 'Motiv'?

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English: "The police are still investigating the motive for the crime." | German: "Die Polizei ermittelt noch nach dem Motiv für das Verbrechen."

noun

English to German Dictionary

Motiv

Synonyme:GrundAntriebBeweggrund

Motiv in English:motive

IPA:ˈmoːtiːf

Phonetic:ˈmoːtiːf

Plural: motives

Gender:Neutrum (das)

Quick Answer • Kurzantwort

Die Bedeutung von motive auf Deutsch ist Motiv. (Ein Grund)

1
noun
Motiv
A reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious.
Ein Grund
2
adjective
Causing or producing motion.

“The police are still investigating the motive for the crime.”

Die Polizei ermittelt noch nach dem Motiv für das Verbrechen.

“His motive for helping her was purely altruistic.”

Sein Motiv, ihr zu helfen, war rein altruistisch.

In German:

GrundAntriebBeweggrund

In English:

In German:

Absichtslosigkeit

In English:

deterrentdisincentive

infinitivemotivate

past participlemotivated

nounmotivation

agent nounmotivator

adjectivemotivational

ulterior motiveexpression

A secret reason for doing something.