Translation of "motive" to German

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Dictionary translations for "motive"

motive [ˈməutɪv] noun

pl. motives

das Motiv n

What's his motive for committing murder?

Was ist sein Motiv Mord zu begehen?

der Beweggrund m (reason)

Tom can't understand Mary's motives.

Tom kann Marys Beweggründe nicht verstehen.

der Anlass m (excuse)

Phrases with "motive" (2)

buying motive - Kaufmotiv
ulterior motive - Hintergedanke

Contexts with "motive"

What's his motive for committing murder? Was ist sein Motiv Mord zu begehen?

Now we are better able to understand their motive. Jetzt sind wir eher in der Lage ihre Motive zu verstehen.

Nobody seemed to have a motive for the murder. Niemand schien ein Motiv für den Mord zu haben.

The motive for the murder is not yet known. Das Motiv des Mörders ist noch nicht bekannt.

What was his motive for setting the house on fire? Was war sein Motiv, das Haus in Brand zu setzen?

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