English–German
“enthusiasm” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/eˈlaːn/
Example
Er zeigte großen Elan bei der Arbeit.
He showed great enthusiasm at work.
How to say “enthusiasm” in German
“Enthusiasm” in German is Elan.
A person or project surges forward with lively energy, making progress feel forceful and eager.
Example sentences with Elan
Die Sängerin betrat die Bühne mit Elan.
The singer took the stage with enthusiasm.
Tips for using Elan
- German uses masculine der Elan and commonly pairs it with mit großem Elan, where the adjective takes the dative masculine ending.
Other German words for “enthusiasm”
Er arbeitet mit großem Eifer.
He works with great enthusiasm.
Die Schüler zeigten großes Engagement im Projekt.
The students showed great enthusiasm for the project.
Seine Begeisterung für das Projekt war sofort sichtbar.
His enthusiasm for the project was immediately apparent.