No. 14,636 in German
mitreißt
"Mitreißt" means "sweeps along" or "excites."
In a sentence
Die spannende Geschichte mitreißt die Leser von Anfang an.
The thrilling story captivates the readers right from the beginning.
The word 'mitreißt' here indicates an emotional influence or strong engagement caused by the story that captures the readers' attention and draws them along.
Der leidenschaftliche Redner mitreißt das Publikum mit seinen Worten.
The passionate speaker moves the audience with his words.
In this context, 'mitreißt' describes the act of inspiring or emotionally involving the audience through the compelling speech.
Die schnelle Musik mitreißt die Tänzer in ihrem Rhythmus.
The fast music sweeps the dancers along with its rhythm.
Here, 'mitreißt' demonstrates how the engaging rhythm of the music influences and drives the dancers to follow along.
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