beschwingt
buoyant
Cheerful, carefree, and full of joie de vivre.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem schönen Abend war sie in beschwingter Stimmung.
After the wonderful evening, she was in a buoyant mood.
beschwingt
buoyant / lively
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Meanings
beschwingt
lively
Characterized by light, lively movement or a spirited rhythm.
EXAMPLE
Das Orchester spielte einen beschwingten Walzer.
The orchestra played a lively waltz.
Forms
After der, die, das
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After ein, eine
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Register and style
'Beschwingt' (buoyant / lively) often sounds elevated or literary and almost always describes something clearly positive. The word is particularly common in cultural, journalistic, or stylistically crafted texts.
EXAMPLE
Der Bericht schildert eine beschwingte Atmosphäre beim Sommerfest.
The article portrays a buoyant atmosphere at the summer festival.
Typical collocations
When referring to a cheerful mood, 'beschwingt' (buoyant) frequently occurs with 'Stimmung' (mood), 'Laune' (mood), or 'Atmosphäre' (atmosphere). The phrase 'in beschwingter Stimmung' (in a buoyant mood) is also very common.
EXAMPLE
Nach der guten Nachricht war er den ganzen Tag beschwingter Laune.
After the good news, he was in a buoyant mood all day.
Music and dance
When referring to lively movement, 'beschwingt' (lively) is particularly often used with music, melodies, rhythms, and dances. The word describes a light, rhythmic character.
EXAMPLE
Eine beschwingte Melodie erfüllte den Saal und ließ viele Gäste tanzen.
A lively melody filled the hall and made many guests dance.
In real life
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