Motiv Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Motiv" is used as noun with the meaning of "motive", "reason" or "cause".

Essential properties of "Motiv"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Motiv
  • Plural: die Motive

Meanings of "Motiv" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Reason or cause for an action"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Motiv für seine Handlung war Eifersucht.The motive for his action was jealousy.
  2. Die Polizei konnte kein klares Motiv für das Verbrechen finden.The police could not find a clear motive for the crime.
  3. Sein Motiv, Arzt zu werden, war der Wunsch, Menschen zu helfen.His motive for becoming a doctor was the desire to help people.

2.) "Recurring theme or idea in art/literature"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das wiederkehrende Motiv in diesem Roman ist die Einsamkeit.The recurring motif in this novel is loneliness.
  2. Der Künstler verwendete das Motiv der Rose in vielen seiner Gemälde.The artist used the motif of the rose in many of his paintings.
  3. Das musikalische Motiv wurde im Laufe des Stücks mehrmals variiert.The musical motif was varied several times throughout the piece.

3.) "Repeated decorative element in a design"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Stoff hatte ein florales Motiv.The fabric had a floral motif.
  2. Das geometrische Motiv wiederholte sich auf der gesamten Tapete.The geometric motif was repeated on the entire wallpaper.
  3. Sie wählte Fliesen mit einem mediterranen Motiv für ihre Küche.She chose tiles with a Mediterranean motif for her kitchen.
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