Adjective
begeistert
Pronunciation: /bəˈɡaɪ̯stɐt/
enthusiastic, thrilled
B1
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Meanings
Adjective
- enthusiastic, thrilled
- delighted
Example sentence
Die Kinder waren von dem Ausflug völlig begeistert.
The children were absolutely thrilled with the trip.
Usage
- von etwas begeistert sein — Von plus dative introduces what inspires enthusiasm.
- begeistert / begeisternd — Begeistert describes the person's reaction; begeisternd describes the cause.
Vom neuen Spiel waren sogar die Erwachsenen begeistert.
Even the adults were thrilled with the new game.