No. 1,020 in German
leidenschaft
Passion or fervent enthusiasm.
In a sentence
Meine Leidenschaft fürs Musizieren hat mich inspiriert, ein neues Instrument zu lernen.
My passion for making music inspired me to learn a new instrument.
Here, "Leidenschaft" is used to express a strong enthusiasm or passion for a specific activity—making music.
Er besitzt eine große Leidenschaft für das Sammeln antiker Bücher.
He has a great passion for collecting antique books.
In this sentence, "Leidenschaft" conveys an intense interest or affection towards collecting antique books.
Die Leidenschaft zwischen den beiden Charakteren war in jeder Szene spürbar.
The passion between the two characters was palpable in every scene.
Here, "Leidenschaft" refers to an intense emotional connection or romantic passion between two characters.
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