Begeistert
Example: Sie war begeistert von dem spannenden Theaterstück gestern.
Definition
"Begeistert" describes a state of being very excited or enthusiastic about something, often expressing strong positive emotions. For example, when someone is "begeistert" by an exciting event or performance, they feel deeply delighted and engaged.
Etymology
The word "begeistert" comes from the German verb "begeistern," which means to inspire or to enthuse. It is derived from the noun "Geist," meaning spirit or ghost, with the prefix "be-" indicating to cause or to affect. Did you know? The term originally implied being 'filled with spirit' or enthusiasm.
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"Begeistert" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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