German word

faszinieren

Pronunciation

IPA/fast͡siˈniːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbfascinate

Example

Das Konzert fasziniert mich.

The concert fascinates me.

Illustration for faszinieren (fascinate)

More examples

Seine Forschung fasziniert Studierende durch unerwartete Erkenntnisse.

His research fascinates students with unexpected findings.

Core concept

A striking sight or idea grips attention so strongly that the mind keeps returning to it.

Common phrases

  • jemanden durch etwas faszinieren

    fascinate someone with something

  • jemanden mit einer Geschichte faszinieren

    fascinate someone with a story

Similar words

begeistern: To make someone highly enthusiastic and eager to take part.
interessieren: To make someone curious and interested in something.
mitreißen: To carry someone away emotionally with powerful energy and momentum.
packen: To seize someone's interest or emotions and hold them firmly.

Definition in German

bei jemandem starke Faszination oder Begeisterung hervorrufen

Word origin

German faszinieren entered through French fasciner from Latin fascinare, meaning to bewitch or enchant, and shares this origin with English fascinate.

Usage tips

  • The person affected by faszinieren is accusative, so Das Konzert fasziniert mich uses mich rather than mir.

Other meanings

  • captivateverb
  • impressverb

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