German Conversation · Level 82
60 words
German word
angeregt
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈangəˌʁeːkt/
Meaning
- adjectiveanimated
Example
Bei der Konferenz entstand eine angeregte Diskussion.
An animated discussion arose at the conference.
More examples
Auf dem Sommerfest herrschte eine angeregte Stimmung.
An animated atmosphere prevailed at the summer festival.
Core concept
Ideas and responses keep moving back and forth, making a conversation productive and full of energy.
Common phrases
ein angeregtes Gespräch führen
have an animated conversation
eine angeregte Stimmung
an animated atmosphere
in angeregter Atmosphäre arbeiten
work in an animated atmosphere
Similar words
lebhaft: Energetic and bustling, with plenty of sound, movement, or activity.
lebendig: Vivid and vital, with energy evident in expressions and reactions.
anregend: Encouraging new ideas and topics through stimulating discussion.
dynamisch: Marked by rapid change, strong movement, and forceful progress.
Definition in German
Vom Verb anregen abgeleitet; beschreibt eine lebhafte, konstruktive Beteiligung bei Gesprächen.
Word origin
Angeregt is the adjective use of the past participle of anregen, a separable verb formed from an- and regen, meaning 'to stimulate'.
Usage tips
- Angeregt usually describes an active exchange, while aufgeregt more often means agitated, nervous, or excited.