begeistert

Begeistert is a German adjective meaning enthusiastic or excited. It describes a person who feels a strong positive interest, approval, or emotional engagement with something, such as a performance, idea, or news. The term can also refer to a reaction or impression that conveys enthusiasm, for example in media reports or reviews.

Etymology and forms: Begeistert derives from the verb begeistern, which means to inspire or fill someone with enthusiasm. The noun form is Begeisterung, referring to the feeling of enthusiasm or inspiration. As an adjective, begeistert is typically used predicatively (Er ist begeistert) or attributively (eine begeisterte Zuschauerin). It commonly appears with the preposition von to indicate what causes the enthusiasm, as in begeistert von dem Film, oder mit über in contexts like begeistert über die Ergebnisse.

Usage notes: Begeistert is neutral and widely used in everyday language as well as in journalism and formal writing. It often conveys a positive, approving tone. For nuances, synonyms such as fasziniert (fascinated) or hingerissen (overwhelmed) can be used, but with different shades of meaning. The negative counterpart is unbegeistert or gelangweilt.

Examples:

- Ich bin begeistert von dem neuen Album.

- Die Zuschauer waren begeistert von der Aufführung.

- Die Entscheidung wurde begeistert aufgenommen.

See also: Begeisterung, begeistern, begeistert sein.