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Thrilling, captivating, and emotionally moving; something that evokes strong feelings such as curiosity, joy, or even nervousness.
Die letzten Minuten des Fußballspiels waren unglaublich aufregend.
The final minutes of the soccer game were incredibly exciting.
'Aufregend' (exciting) is the present participle of the verb 'aufregen' (to excite/upset). It describes a thing or situation that 'stirs up' feelings like excitement or nervousness, meaning it evokes or intensifies them.
Die Verfolgungsjagd im Film war sehr aufregend.
The chase scene in the film was very exciting.
The word 'aufregend' (exciting) describes the quality of a thing, a person, or an experience. It answers the question: 'What is something like?'.
Meine neue Arbeit ist sehr aufregend und abwechslungsreich.
My new job is very exciting and varied.
Common combinations are 'ein aufregendes Leben' (an exciting life), 'ein aufregendes Abenteuer' (an exciting adventure), 'eine aufregende Reise' (an exciting trip), or 'eine aufregende Nachricht' (exciting news).
Wir hatten im Urlaub ein paar aufregende Erlebnisse.
We had a few exciting experiences on vacation.
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'spannend' and 'aufregend' can both describe something that strongly captures your attention. 'spannend' is especially suitable when you want to know what happens next, for example in a film, a game, or a story. 'aufregend' puts more emphasis on feelings: joy, nervousness, fear, or great anticipation. An exam, a trip, or a first day at work can be 'aufregend', even if it is not 'spannend' like a story. Learners easily confuse the words because both often sound positive. A practical guide: 'spannend' is more about the question: What happens next? 'aufregend' is more about the question: What strong feelings do I have while experiencing it?
Der erste Tag in der neuen Stadt war für Sofia sehr aufregend.
The first day in the new city was very exciting for Sofia.
Das Fußballspiel blieb bis zur letzten Minute spannend.
The soccer game stayed exciting until the last minute.