NOUN
Motiv/moˈtiːf/motive; reason; motif
Motiv is a German noun that means motive, reason, or motif. It is pronounced /moˈtiːf/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Motive".
Definitions
1.a reason or cause for a decision or action(reason, psychology)
a.psychological or personal reason for acting a certain way
Sein Motiv für die Tat blieb lange unklar.—His motive for the act remained unclear for a long time.
2.a recurring theme, subject, or element in art, music, or literature(art, literature)
a.artistic subject depicted or used as a theme
Das Bild zeigt ein bekanntes Motiv aus der Geschichte.—The painting shows a well-known motif from history.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Motiv | die Motive |
| Genitive | des Motivs | der Motive |
| Dative | dem Motiv | den Motiven |
| Accusative | das Motiv | die Motive |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Motiv" mean in English?
- "Motiv" means motive, reason, or motif. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Motiv"?
- "Motiv" is pronounced /moˈtiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Motiv" der, die, or das?
- "Motiv" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Motiv"?
- The plural of "Motiv" is "Motive".
- What part of speech is "Motiv"?
- "Motiv" is a noun in German.
