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die Ekstase
ecstasy
A state of extreme happiness, great excitement, or intoxicating rapture in which one may lose control of oneself.
example
Die Fans gerieten nach dem Siegestor in Ekstase.
The fans went into ecstasy after the winning goal.
die Ekstase
ecstasy
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Meanings
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Sentence structure and usage
'Ekstase' (ecstasy) is very often used with the fixed expression 'in Ekstase geraten' (to go into ecstasy) to describe the beginning of this state. The state itself is expressed with 'in Ekstase sein' (to be in ecstasy).
EXAMPLE
Als die Band auf die Bühne kam, geriet das Publikum in Ekstase.
When the band came on stage, the audience went into ecstasy.
Typical collocations
The word is often used in contexts such as sports, music, or art. Typical verbs are 'jemanden in Ekstase versetzen' (to send someone into ecstasy) or 'in Ekstase ausbrechen' (to break out in ecstasy).
EXAMPLE
Die Musik des DJs versetzte die Tänzer in Ekstase.
The DJ's music sent the dancers into ecstasy.
Register and style
'Ekstase' (ecstasy) is a very strong word and describes an extreme feeling of happiness or excitement. It is used for intense, often public moments of joy, not for everyday happiness.
EXAMPLE
Der unerwartete Sieg löste bei den Spielern eine Welle der Ekstase aus.
The unexpected victory triggered a wave of ecstasy among the players.
Compare with
Ekstase vs Begeisterung
enthusiasm
'die Begeisterung' and 'die Ekstase' can both express a very strong feeling of happiness. However, 'Begeisterung' is much more normal in everyday language: you are very happy about something or strongly interested in it. 'Ekstase' is much stronger and describes an almost intoxicating state in which you may be very beside yourself. Learners may confuse the words because both sound positive and intense. For normal enjoyment of music, sports, or a topic, 'Begeisterung' is usually correct. 'Ekstase' only fits when the feeling is extreme.
Ekstase
Nach dem Sieg sprangen die Fans in Ekstase auf die Straße.
After the victory, the fans jumped into the street in ecstasy.
Begeisterung
Bei dem Konzert war die Begeisterung im Publikum groß.
At the concert, the enthusiasm among the audience was great.
In real life
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