English–German

“fascinating” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fast͡siˈniːʁənt/

Example

Ich habe das faszinierende Buch gestern gekauft.

I bought the fascinating book yesterday.

Illustration for faszinierend (fascinating)

How to say “fascinating” in German

“Fascinating” in German is faszinierend.

A subject draws the mind back repeatedly because it combines unusual detail, beauty, or mystery.

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

Example sentences with faszinierend

Der Vortrag war faszinierend.

The lecture was fascinating.

Tips for using faszinierend

  • Unlike plain interessant, faszinierend often signals a stronger emotional response, though it can also be used with deliberate exaggeration or irony.

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