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Gemütstiefe

emotional depth, profundity of feeling

noun AYN-shoy-men Rare

Usage Note

Gemütstiefe refers to a person's capacity for deep, rich emotional experience. It suggests an interior life of great intensity; used admiringly and often in literary or psychological contexts.

Examples

"Sein Spiel verriet eine Gemütstiefe, die das Publikum bewegte."

Natural Translation

His playing revealed an emotional depth that moved the audience.

Literal Translation

His playing revealed a soul-depth that the audience moved.

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