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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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 Rausch
intoxication / rush / noise
Both der Rausch and die Ekstase can describe a state of intense enthusiasm. Der Rausch tends to emphasize a longer-lasting, self-forgetful state, while die Ekstase places more emphasis on an extreme emotional high point. So „Rausch“ often fits ongoing euphoria, while „Ekstase“ is more appropriate for the highest moment.
Ekstase
Als das entscheidende Tor fiel, jubelten die Fans in völliger Ekstase.
When the decisive goal was scored, the fans cheered in a state of complete ecstasy.
Rausch
Nach dem überraschenden Sieg blieb die Mannschaft noch lange im Rausch der Begeisterung.
After the surprise victory, the team remained caught up in the rush of excitement for a long time.
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