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boost
A strong push, an enhancement, or a sudden improvement of something. The term is often used in connection with performance, motivation, or technology.
Der überraschende Sieg gab der Moral des Teams einen gewaltigen Boost.
The surprising victory gave the team's morale a huge boost.
'Boost' is an English loanword (Anglicism). It is used especially in colloquial language as well as in marketing, gaming, and technology, and it sounds modern and dynamic.
Die neue Werbekampagne soll der Marke einen Boost geben.
The new advertising campaign is meant to give the brand a boost.
'Boost' is often used with the verbs 'geben' (to give), 'bekommen' (to get), or 'erhalten' (to receive). You give someone or something a boost, or you get one.
Die positive Rückmeldung hat meiner Motivation einen echten Boost gegeben.
The positive feedback gave my motivation a real boost.
The word often describes an improvement in abstract things. Typical phrases are 'ein Boost für die Wirtschaft' (a boost for the economy), 'ein Boost für das Selbstvertrauen' (a boost for self-confidence), or 'ein Karriere-Boost' (a career boost).
Die Zinssenkung war ein Boost für die gesamte Wirtschaft.
The interest rate cut was a boost for the entire economy.
improvement / correction
'die Verbesserung' and 'der Boost' can both mean that something gets better. 'Verbesserung' is neutral and works in almost all areas, for example health, work, technology, or learning. 'Boost' sounds more modern and more colloquial. It usually means a strong push or a quick enhancement, for example in performance, motivation, or technology. Learners may confuse the words because a boost can be a kind of improvement. But not every improvement is a boost: 'Boost' sounds stronger, more sudden, and less formal.
Der kurze Spaziergang gibt meiner Motivation einen echten Boost.
The short walk gives my motivation a real boost.
Mit mehr Übung zeigt sie jeden Abend eine kleine Verbesserung.
With more practice, she shows a small improvement every evening.