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inspiration
A sudden creative thought or idea that stimulates artistic or intellectual creation.
Die Inspiration für sein neues Lied kam ihm mitten in der Nacht.
The inspiration for his new song came to him in the middle of the night.
inspiration
A person, experience, or work that serves as a stimulating role model and motivates others to creative or special achievements.
Ihre Lehrerin war eine große Inspiration für ihre spätere Berufswahl.
Her teacher was a great inspiration for her later career choice.
inhalation
In medicine and biology, the technical term for the process of breathing air into the lungs.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass bei der Inspiration das Zwerchfell kontrahiert.
The doctor explained that during inhalation, the diaphragm contracts.
'Inspiration' is the noun corresponding to the verb 'inspirieren' (to inspire). When a person or thing inspires someone, then it is the source of inspiration.
Diese Reise nach Japan hat mich sehr inspiriert.
This trip to Japan inspired me a lot.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. In creative or artistic fields, it is about an idea. When a person is spoken of as a role model, that person is the inspiration. In a medical context, it means 'Einatmen' (inhalation).
Für ihr neues Buch fehlt der Autorin noch die Inspiration.
The author still lacks inspiration for her new book.
When it is about a creative idea, 'Inspiration' (inspiration) is often combined with verbs such as 'suchen' (to look for), 'finden' (to find), 'bekommen' (to get), or 'haben' (to have). One often has inspiration 'für' (for) something.
Ich gehe in die Natur, um Inspiration für meine Malerei zu finden.
I go into nature to find inspiration for my painting.
The meaning 'Einatmung' (inhalation) is purely technical language from medicine and biology. In normal everyday life, this word is never used for the process of breathing.
Bei der Inspiration füllt sich die Lunge mit Luft.
During inhalation, the lungs fill with air.
suggestion / stimulation
Anregung and Inspiration can both encourage creative work. Anregung is more likely to be a suggestion or an external impulse, while Inspiration more strongly refers to a creative idea or a particularly stimulating source. Use “Anregung” for a specific idea and “Inspiration” for a creative insight or its model.
Der Blick aufs Meer war die Inspiration für mein neues Bild.
The view of the sea was the inspiration for my new painting.
Die Anregung meiner Kollegin brachte mich auf die Idee für das neue Bild.
My colleague’s suggestion gave me the idea for the new painting.
