inspirieren /ˌɪnspiːrˈiːrən/ · verb · CEFR B2. German translation of "inspire".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Kontrolle und Einfluss

Source term
inspire
Translation
inspirieren
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form inspirieren
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Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + inspirieren
Examples
Wir müssen oft inspirieren.
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This word appears in the German Kontrolle und Einfluss.

Example Sentences

Menschen, die andere inspirieren, schaffen oft Veränderung und fördern den Fortschritt.

English: People who inspire others often create change and have been encouraging progress.

B2 · Control and Influence

Ihr Mut inspirierte Tausende junger Frauen auf der ganzen Welt.

English: Her courage inspired thousands of young women around the world.

B2 · Control and Influence

Die schöne Landschaft inspirierte ihn, Gedichte zu schreiben.

English: The beautiful landscape inspired him to start writing poetry.

B2 · Control and Influence

Großartige Lehrer inspirieren Schüler, über das Lehrbuch hinauszudenken.

English: Great teachers inspire students to think beyond the textbook.

B2 · Control and Influence

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