stimulus
der Stimulus, die Stimuli
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stimulus
A stimulus that triggers or influences a reaction in a living organism. The term is used particularly in medicine, psychology, and biology.
Licht ist ein wichtiger Stimulus für die biologische Uhr des Menschen.
Light is an important stimulus for the human biological clock.
stimulus
An incentive or impetus that motivates someone to take action or promotes development.
Die Steuersenkung sollte ein Stimulus für die Wirtschaft sein.
The tax cut was intended to be a stimulus for the economy.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Stimuli |
| genitive | des Stimulus |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Stimulus | die Stimuli |
| accusative | den Stimulus | die Stimuli |
| dative | dem Stimulus | den Stimuli |
| genitive | des Stimulus | der Stimuli |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
“Stimulus für + accusative” identifies the area, process, or person affected by the stimulus.
Die neue Förderung ist ein wichtiger Stimulus für den Wohnungsbau.
The new funding is an important stimulus for housing construction.
A common pattern is “auf einen Stimulus reagieren” (to react to a stimulus). The living organism or affected organ is the subject; “auf” requires the accusative here.
Das Auge reagiert auf einen hellen Stimulus mit einer Verengung der Pupille.
The eye reacts to a bright stimulus by constricting the pupil.
When describing the effect of a measure, the expressions “als Stimulus wirken” (to act as a stimulus) and “als Stimulus dienen” (to serve as a stimulus) are common. They are used particularly in texts about economics and politics.
Die staatlichen Investitionen sollen als Stimulus für die regionale Wirtschaft dienen.
The government investments are intended to serve as a stimulus for the regional economy.
