English–German

“thrilled” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈgaɪ̯stɐt/

Example

Ich bin begeistert von deinem Geschenk.

I am thrilled with your gift.

Illustration for begeistert (thrilled)

How to say “thrilled” in German

“Thrilled” in German is begeistert.

A person is visibly lit up with joy and admiration by something that deeply affects them.

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

Example sentences with begeistert

Die Zuschauer waren begeistert von der Vorstellung.

The audience was thrilled by the performance.

Tips for using begeistert

  • Begeistert commonly takes von with the dative, as in begeistert von deinem Geschenk, meaning thrilled or impressed by your gift.

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