Translation of German word "inspirieren" to English
inspirieren
/ɪnspiˈʁiːɐn/
Meaning
VerbTo infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.
How to use
inspirieren ('to inspire') is a weak verb: inspiriert, inspirierte, hat inspiriert. Sich von der Natur inspirieren lassen — To get inspired by nature.
🇬🇧 English
inspirieren
Example
Die Kunstinstallation inspiriert die Besucher.
The art installation inspires the visitors.
Der Lehrer inspiriert die Schüler, um ihre Träume zu verwirklichen.
The teacher inspires the students to realize their dreams.
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Common phrases
- Menschen inspirieren— to inspire people
- zum Handeln inspirieren— to inspire to act
- sich inspirieren lassen— to get inspired
📖 Related grammar
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/habe inspiriert
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #967 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "inspirieren"?▼
The German word "inspirieren" is defined as: "To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration."
What does the German word "inspirieren" mean?▼
The German word "inspirieren" means "inspirieren" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Lehrer inspiriert die Schüler mit seinen Geschichten." (which translates as "The art installation inspires the visitors.").
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