English–German
“fascinate” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbanən/
Example
Der Film bannt das Publikum.
The film fascinates the audience.
How to say “fascinate” in German
“Fascinate” in German is bannen.
A powerful force holds a person's gaze and thoughts in place, as if attention cannot break away.
Example sentences with bannen
Ihre Stimme bannt die Zuhörer.
Her voice captivates the listeners.
Tips for using bannen
- Bannen is transitive, so the person or thing affected normally appears in the accusative, as in 'Der Film bannt das Publikum.'
Other German words for “fascinate”
Der Film fesselt mich.
The film fascinates me.
Dieses Spiel begeistert viele Kinder.
This game fascinates many children.
Das Konzert fasziniert mich.
The concert fascinates me.