Motiveret

Motiveret is a Danish adjective meaning driven by motivation or having a desire to act. It describes someone who shows a strong willingness to undertake tasks, pursue goals, or engage in learning. The word is formed from the verb motivere (to motivate) and is used for people as well as for written documents. For example, "Han er motiveret til at lære nyt" expresses personal motivation, while "en motiveret ansøgning" refers to an application letter that explains the applicant's reasons and qualifications.

In psychology and education, Danish distinguishes between motivation as a concept and the form this motivation takes. "Motivation" denotes the drive to act, whereas "motivering" can refer to the justification or rationale behind a decision or action. The adjective motiveret commonly collocates with "medarbejder" (motiveret medarbejder) or with verbs like "være motiveret." Danish also uses "indre motivation" (intrinsic motivation) and "ydre motivation" (extrinsic motivation) to describe different sources of motivation.

Etymology: motiveret derives from motivere, which ultimately relates to motive or reason. The term is widely used in everyday Danish as well as in HR, education, and self-improvement writing. Related terms include motivation (the noun) and motivering (the act or process of giving justification).