NOUN
dieInitiative/init͡si̯aˈtiːvə/initiative; enterprise; proposal
Initiative is a German noun that means initiative, enterprise, or proposal. It is pronounced /init͡si̯aˈtiːvə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Initiativen".
Definitions
1.the ability to act independently and make decisions(personal quality)
a.drive or self-starting motivation
Sie hat viel Initiative gezeigt und das Projekt selbstständig begonnen.—She showed a lot of initiative and started the project independently.
2.a new action or project introduced to achieve a goal(project or proposal)
a.specific program or campaign
Die Stadt hat eine Initiative für mehr Umweltschutz gestartet.—The city launched an initiative for more environmental protection.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Initiative | die Initiativen |
| Genitive | der Initiative | der Initiativen |
| Dative | der Initiative | den Initiativen |
| Accusative | die Initiative | die Initiativen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Initiative" mean in English?
- "Initiative" means initiative, enterprise, or proposal. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Initiative"?
- "Initiative" is pronounced /init͡si̯aˈtiːvə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Initiative" der, die, or das?
- "Initiative" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Initiative"?
- The plural of "Initiative" is "Initiativen".
- What part of speech is "Initiative"?
- "Initiative" is a noun in German.
