German - English (British) translations for "begeistern"
"begeistern" German translation
Translation
excite
Definition
to inspire, to enthuse
Part of speech
verb
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: to inspire
Die Rede des Präsidenten hat die Menschen begeistert.
The president's speech has inspired the people.
Meaning: to enthuse
Der neue Film hat das Publikum begeistert.
The new movie has enthused the audience.
Meaning: to delight
Das Geschenk hat sie sehr begeistert.
The gift has delighted her very much.
Meaning: to excite
Die Ankündigung des Konzerts hat die Fans begeistert.
The announcement of the concert has excited the fans.
Meaning: to captivate
Seine Geschichte hat mich von Anfang an begeistert.
His story has captivated me from the beginning.
Conjugations
Present
- ich begeistere
- du begeisterst
- er/sie/es begeistert
- wir begeistern
- ihr begeistert
- sie/Sie begeistern
Past
- ich begeisterte
- du begeistertest
- er/sie/es begeisterte
- wir begeisterten
- ihr begeistertet
- sie/Sie begeisterten
Future
- ich werde begeistern
- du wirst begeistern
- er/sie/es wird begeistern
- wir werden begeistern
- ihr werdet begeistern
- sie/Sie werden begeistern
Pluperfect
- ich hatte begeistert
- du hattest begeistert
- er/sie/es hatte begeistert
- wir hatten begeistert
- ihr hattet begeistert
- sie/Sie hatten begeistert
Simple Past
- ich begeisterte
- du begeistertest
- er/sie/es begeisterte
- wir begeisterten
- ihr begeistertet
- sie/Sie begeisterten
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Ich bin von dem Film begeistert.
A1: I am enthusiastic about the movie.
A2: Wir wurden von der Musik begeistert.
A2: We were thrilled by the music.
A2: Sie hat sich für das Buch begeistert.
A2: She got excited about the book.
B1: Er begeisterte die Zuschauer mit seiner Performance.
B1: He impressed the audience with his performance.
B2: Die neue Ausstellung hat mich sehr begeistert.
B2: The new exhibition really fascinated me.
B2: Das Konzert wird die Besucher sicherlich begeistern.
B2: The concert will certainly thrill the visitors.
C1: Nachdem sie den Vortrag gehört hatte, war sie vollkommen begeistert.
C1: After she had listened to the lecture, she was completely enthralled.
C1: Der Autor versteht es, seine Leser mit seinen Geschichten zu begeistern.
C1: The author knows how to captivate his readers with his stories.
C2: Durch seine Leidenschaft und Hingabe konnte er viele Menschen für sein Projekt begeistern.
C2: Through his passion and dedication, he was able to inspire many people for his project.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German verb 'begeistern' means 'to inspire' or 'to enthuse'. It is derived from the noun 'Begeisterung', which translates to 'enthusiasm' or 'excitement'. When someone is begeistert, they are deeply moved or captivated by something or someone.
This verb is often used in contexts where someone is expressing their enthusiasm or excitement about a particular topic, activity, or person. For example, you might say 'Ich bin von dem Konzert begeistert' (I am inspired by the concert) or 'Die Kinder sind von dem neuen Spielzeug begeistert' (The children are enthused by the new toy).
In addition to expressing personal enthusiasm, 'begeistern' can also imply the act of inspiring or captivating others. For instance, you could say 'Der Redner hat das Publikum begeistert' (The speaker inspired the audience) or 'Seine Musik begeistert Millionen Menschen weltweit' (His music enthuses millions of people worldwide).