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Ergriffenheit

being deeply moved, a state of being emotionally touched

noun er-GRIF-fen-hite Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

Ergriffenheit captures the solemn, moved inner state produced by art, music, ceremony, or natural grandeur. It implies genuine, somewhat serious emotion — not the lighter Rührung — and often manifests as speechlessness or tears.

Examples

"Im Publikum war tiefe Ergriffenheit zu spüren, als die Sinfonie endete."

Natural Translation

A deep sense of being moved could be felt in the audience as the symphony ended.

Literal Translation

In-the audience was deep being-moved-state to feel, as the symphony ended.

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