motivational
/ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃənl/adjective
उच्चारण मोटिवेशनल
प्रेरणादायक
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designed to make somebody want to do something, especially something that involves hard work and effort
प्रेरणादायक
- a motivational speech for students
- She follows a motivational channel for study tips.
- He read a motivational book before his interview.
+ 2 more examples
- The coach gave a motivational talk to the team before the final.
- Many students listen to motivational videos during revision.
Synonyms inspiring inspirational encouraging stimulating uplifting
Opposite discouraging demoralizing disheartening
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
motivational + noun
Motivational is used before a noun for something designed to make people want to work hard or achieve. It is not usually used alone as a predicate.
'Motivational' noun से पहले उस चीज़ के लिए आता है जो लोगों को मेहनत करने या कुछ पाने की इच्छा दे। इसका predicate के रूप में अकेले प्रयोग कम होता है।
- He gave a motivational speech to the final-year students.
- She reads motivational books every morning.
motivational + noun (person or job)
It is also used for people and work connected with encouraging others, such as a motivational speaker or coach.
यह उन लोगों और कार्यों के लिए भी आता है जो दूसरों को प्रेरित करते हैं, जैसे motivational speaker या coach।
- A well-known motivational speaker visited our college.
- The captain acted as a motivational coach for the team.
motivational vs. motivating
Motivational describes something meant to motivate; motivating describes what actually motivates. Choose according to purpose or effect.
'Motivational' उस चीज़ का वर्णन करता है जो प्रेरित करने के लिए बनी हो; 'motivating' वह है जो वास्तव में प्रेरित करे। उद्देश्य या प्रभाव के अनुसार चुनिए।
- The motivational talk was long, but not very motivating.
related forms
The verb is motivate, the noun is motivation and the adjective for a person is motivated.
इसका verb 'motivate', noun 'motivation' और व्यक्ति के लिए adjective 'motivated' है।
- Radhika is highly motivated to crack the exam.
+Collocations 4
motivational + noun
speechspeakertalkquotebookvideo
- A motivational video helped him start studying early.
verb + motivational
giveattendlisten toreadshare
- We attended a motivational talk in the school hall.
adjective + motivational
inspiringpowerfulpopularfamousdaily
- She sticks a daily motivational quote on her desk.
motivational + for
for studentsfor athletesfor employeesfor job seekers
- The camp offered motivational sessions for job seekers.
“More examples 5
- The principal gave a motivational speech before the board exams.
प्राचार्य ने बोर्ड परीक्षा से पहले प्रेरणादायक भाषण दिया।
- Radhika keeps a motivational quote above her study table.
राधिका अपनी पढ़ाई की मेज़ के ऊपर एक प्रेरक उद्धरण रखती है।
- The cricketer's motivational words lifted the junior team.
क्रिकेटर के प्रेरक शब्दों ने जूनियर टीम का हौसला बढ़ाया।
- Many students watch motivational videos on their phones.
बहुत से विद्यार्थी अपने फ़ोन पर प्रेरणादायक वीडियो देखते हैं।
- A motivational poster in the library says, 'Start now.'
पुस्तकालय में लगा एक प्रेरक पोस्टर कहता है, 'अभी शुरू कीजिए।'
!Common mistakes 2
✗ She is a very motivational student.
✓ She is a very motivated student.
Motivated describes a person who has the drive; motivational describes things meant to motivate.
'Motivated' उस व्यक्ति के लिए है जिसमें लगन है; 'motivational' उन चीज़ों के लिए है जो प्रेरित करने के लिए बनी हों।
✗ He gave a motivation speech.
✓ He gave a motivational speech.
Before a noun the adjective motivational is used, not the noun motivation.
Noun से पहले विशेषण 'motivational' आता है, संज्ञा 'motivation' नहीं।
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
inspiring inspirational encouraging stimulating uplifting
Antonyms
discouraging demoralizing disheartening
AaSpelling
mo·ti·va·tion·al
?Which word?
Keep the inspire words together: motivational, inspirational, encouraging, uplifting (making you feel happier), stirring (causing strong feelings).
प्रेरणा के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: motivational, inspirational, encouraging, uplifting (मन प्रसन्न करने वाला), stirring (तीव्र भावनाएँ जगाने वाला)।
Keep apart motivation (the wish to do something), motive (a reason, especially for a crime) and incentive (something that encourages action).
Motivation (कुछ करने की इच्छा), motive (कारण, विशेषकर अपराध का) और incentive (कार्य के लिए प्रोत्साहन) को अलग रखिए।