English–German

“excitement” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯fʁeːgʊŋ/

Example

Die Aufregung vor der Prüfung war deutlich zu spüren.

The excitement before the exam was palpable.

Illustration for Aufregung (excitement)

How to say “excitement” in German

“Excitement” in German is Aufregung.

A person feels stirred up inside, with nervous energy that can spill into excited activity or a commotion.

Full entry for Aufregung: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Aufregung

Die Meldung erzeugte große Aufregung in den sozialen Medien.

The report caused great excitement on social media.

Tips for using Aufregung

  • German commonly uses aufgeregt sein for a person's excited or nervous state, while Aufregung can also mean public fuss or commotion.

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