NOUN
Initiative/init͡si̯aˈtiːvə/initiative; proposal; action
Initiative is a German noun that means initiative, proposal, or action. It is pronounced /init͡si̯aˈtiːvə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Initiativen".
Definitions
1.an organized effort, action or proposal, often to achieve a particular aim(action, proposal)
a.a new project or plan intended to solve a problem or achieve a goal
Die Stadt hat mehrere Initiativen zur Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs gestartet.—The city has launched several initiatives to improve public transport.
b.the ability or readiness to act independently and take charge
Sie zeigte viel Initiative während des Projekts.—She showed a lot of initiative during the project.
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, proposal, or action. 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.
