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das Motiv

motive; subject (of a photo)

nounB1.2ein Motiv → zwei Motive
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Example

Das Motiv ist unklar.

The motive is unclear.

Yesterday and tomorrow

Das Motiv war Eifersucht.

The motive was jealousy.

Die Polizei wird das Motiv finden.

The police will find the motive.