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Hingabe

devotion, dedication, wholehearted commitment

noun HIN-gah-be Rare
Mind & Emotions Values

Usage Note

Hingabe describes total emotional and practical investment in a task, person, or cause — mit Hingabe is a high-register compliment. Unlike Aufopferung, it does not necessarily imply suffering; it can be joyful commitment.

Examples

"Sie spielte das Stück mit einer Hingabe, die das Publikum zu Tränen rührte."

Natural Translation

She played the piece with a devotion that moved the audience to tears.

Literal Translation

She played the piece with a devotion that stirred the audience to tears.

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