das Motiv
B2motif / subject matter
- English meaning
- motif / subject matter
- Gender
- das — neuter
- Plural
- die Motive
- CEFR level
- German B2 vocabulary list
- Dictionary
- German words with M
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Motiv in a sentence
Das Motiv des Bildes ist nicht klar.
The motif of the picture is not clear.
Declension of das Motiv
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Motiv | die Motive |
| Accusative | das Motiv | die Motive |
| Dative | dem Motiv | den Motiven |
| Genitive | des Motivs | der Motive |
Word family
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Where Motiv comes from
Im 16. Jahrhundert aus lateinisch motivum „Anlass, Beweggrund“ entlehnt, dem lateinisch movere „bewegen“ zu Grunde liegt. Die Bedeutung „künstlerisches Thema“ kommt im 18.
Words that go with Motiv
Questions about Motiv
Is it der, die or das Motiv?
It is das Motiv — Motiv is neuter. In the plural it becomes die Motive.
What is the plural of Motiv?
The plural of das Motiv is die Motive.
What is the genitive of Motiv?
The genitive singular is des Motivs. The dative plural is den Motiven.
What does Motiv mean in English?
das Motiv means "motif / subject matter". For example: "Das Motiv des Bildes ist nicht klar." — "The motif of the picture is not clear."
What level is Motiv in German?
Motiv is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate.
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