Also means
rapture, elation
Usage Note
Begeisterung is uncountable and describes a strong, often spontaneous enthusiasm. Von Begeisterung ergriffen sein (to be seized with enthusiasm). It is warmer and more emotional than mere Interesse.
Examples
"Die Begeisterung der Kinder beim Anblick des Schnees war ansteckend."
Natural Translation
The children's enthusiasm at the sight of the snow was infectious.
Literal Translation
The enthusiasm of-the children at-the sight of-the snow was contagious.
Related Words
- Abgestumpftheit emotional numbness, blunted sensitivity
- Abneigung aversion, dislike, antipathy
- Anmut grace, gracefulness, charm
- Aufgewühltheit emotional turmoil, being churned up
- Bangigkeit anxiety, apprehension, fearful unease
- Bedrängnis distress, straits, predicament
- Bedrömmeltheit stunned, dazed emotional numbness
- Bedrücktheit oppressive heaviness of spirit, dejected low mood
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