Die Hingabe
Example: Seine Hingabe an die Arbeit beeindruckt alle Kollegen sehr.
Definition
"Die Hingabe" refers to the complete and passionate dedication or devotion to a person, cause, or activity. It describes a strong emotional commitment and wholehearted involvement, as shown in the example phrase where someone's devotion to work impresses all colleagues greatly.
Etymology
The word "die Hingabe" comes from the German verb 'geben' meaning 'to give,' combined with the prefix 'hin-' which implies direction towards something. Together, they convey the idea of 'giving oneself over' or 'dedicating oneself' fully to something. Did you know? This word beautifully captures the concept of surrendering oneself with passion and loyalty.
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"Die Hingabe" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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