Usage Note
begeistert describes someone in a state of enthusiasm or delight. Begeistert klatschen (to clap enthusiastically), begeistert sein von (to be excited about) are common. It is one of the most frequent positive emotion adjectives in German.
Examples
"Die Zuschauer waren begeistert von der Vorstellung und klatschten minutenlang."
Natural Translation
The audience was thrilled by the performance and applauded for minutes.
Literal Translation
The spectators were thrilled from the performance and clapped minutes-long.
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Related Words
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- Bedrängnis distress, straits, predicament
- Bedrömmeltheit stunned, dazed emotional numbness
- Bedrücktheit oppressive heaviness of spirit, dejected low mood
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