NOUN
Leidenschaft/ˈlaɪ̯dn̩ʃaft/passion; enthusiasm; fervor
Leidenschaft is a German noun that means passion, enthusiasm, or fervor. It is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯dn̩ʃaft/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Leidenschaften".
Definitions
1.intense feeling or enthusiasm for something(emotion, strong feeling)
a.strong emotional involvement
Sie spricht mit großer Leidenschaft über Musik.—She speaks about music with great passion.
b.devoted enthusiasm for an activity or cause
Kochen ist seine Leidenschaft.—Cooking is his passion.
2.strong, consuming love or desire(love, romantic)
a.ardent romantic emotion
Zwischen den beiden herrschte eine leidenschaftliche Beziehung voller Leidenschaft.—There was a passionate relationship full of ardor between the two.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Leidenschaft | die Leidenschaften |
| Genitive | der Leidenschaft | der Leidenschaften |
| Dative | der Leidenschaft | den Leidenschaften |
| Accusative | die Leidenschaft | die Leidenschaften |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Leidenschaft" mean in English?
- "Leidenschaft" means passion, enthusiasm, or fervor. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Leidenschaft"?
- "Leidenschaft" is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯dn̩ʃaft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Leidenschaft" der, die, or das?
- "Leidenschaft" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Leidenschaft"?
- The plural of "Leidenschaft" is "Leidenschaften".
- What part of speech is "Leidenschaft"?
- "Leidenschaft" is a noun in German.
