Translation of German word "inspirieren" to English

inspirieren

/ɪnspiˈʁiːɐn/

Meaning

Verb

Weak verb meaning 'to inspire / stimulate creative thought'.

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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

to inspire

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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Synonyms

to inspire / stimulateto inspire / enthuse

Common phrases

Menschen inspirieren— to inspire people
zum Handeln inspirieren— to inspire to act
sich inspirieren lassen— to get inspired

More Extended Verbs words

überzeugen beeinflussen vertrauen zweifeln nachdenken schützen pflegen heilen retten streiten versöhnen beruhigen

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Present Tense (Präsens)

ich (I)inspiere

du (you)inspirierst

er/sie/es (he/she/it)inspiriert

wir (we)inspirieren

ihr (you pl.)inspiriert

sie/Sie (they/you formal)inspirieren

Simple Past (Präteritum)

ich (I)inspirierte

er/sie/es (he/she/it)inspirierte

Perfect (Perfekt)

ich bin/habe inspiriert

Imperative (Imperativ)

duinspiriere

ihrinspiriert

Sieinspirieren

Frequency rank: #967 in German

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The German word "inspirieren" is defined as: "Weak verb meaning 'to inspire / stimulate creative thought'."

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The German word "inspirieren" means "to inspire" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Kunstinstallation inspiriert die Besucher." (which translates as "The art installation inspires the visitors.").