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to inspire
To stimulate someone in a way that gives them new ideas, motivation, or creative energy. It means to positively influence someone's mind or feelings.
Die Reise nach Japan hat sie zu ihrem neuen Roman inspiriert.
The trip to Japan inspired her to write her new novel.
The word 'inspirieren' (to inspire) comes from the Latin 'inspirare' (to breathe into). The basic idea is that an idea or feeling is 'breathed into' someone, which leads to creativity.
Lass dich von der Natur für deine Kunst inspirieren.
Let yourself be inspired by nature for your art.
The verb 'inspirieren' (to inspire) is very often used with the preposition 'zu' and the dative. The structure is: someone (nom.) inspires someone (acc.) to something (dat.).
Sein Erfolg inspirierte mich zu mehr Anstrengung.
His success inspired me to make more effort.
A very common and natural use is the reflexive form 'sich inspirieren lassen von' (to let oneself be inspired by). This expresses where you get your ideas from.
Für meine Abschlussarbeit habe ich mich von aktuellen Studien inspirieren lassen.
For my thesis, I drew inspiration from current studies.
to move
'bewegen' and 'inspirieren' can both describe something affecting a person inwardly. 'bewegen' fits when something touches someone emotionally or moves someone to do something. The feeling can be strong, serious, or sad. 'inspirieren' usually sounds more positive: someone gets new ideas, motivation, or the desire to become creative. Learners may confuse the words because both describe an effect on thoughts or feelings. As a guide: a sad film can move someone; a good conversation can inspire someone.
Der Besuch im Kunstmuseum hat Lena zu neuen Bildern inspiriert.
The visit to the art museum inspired Lena to create new paintings.
Die Rede der Ärztin hat viele Menschen im Saal bewegt.
The doctor's speech moved many people in the room.