enthusiasm
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enthusiasm
A state of great excitement, passion, and joyful eagerness for a cause, an idea, or a person.
Sein Enthusiasmus für das neue Projekt steckte das ganze Team an.
His enthusiasm for the new project was contagious and spread to the whole team.
Words ending in '-asmus' in German are often loanwords from Greek. They are always masculine ('der') and usually describe an idea, a concept, or a state.
Sein Sarkasmus ist nicht immer leicht zu verstehen.
His sarcasm is not always easy to understand.
If you want to express what someone is enthusiastic about, use the preposition 'für' with the accusative. The fixed combination is: Enthusiasmus für etwas haben/zeigen (to have/show enthusiasm for something).
Die Kinder zeigten großen Enthusiasmus für den Ausflug in den Zoo.
The children showed great enthusiasm for the trip to the zoo.
You can 'haben' (have), 'zeigen' (show), or 'teilen' (share) Enthusiasmus (enthusiasm). You can also 'wecken' (awaken) it in others or 'anstecken' (infect) someone with your enthusiasm.
Die Lehrerin versuchte, bei ihren Schülern Enthusiasmus für die Literatur zu wecken.
The teacher tried to awaken enthusiasm for literature in her students.
passion
Leidenschaft and Enthusiasmus can both express strong personal interest in an activity. Leidenschaft suggests a deeper and more lasting connection, whereas Enthusiasmus emphasizes joyful excitement and immediate eagerness to get involved. Leidenschaft is more suitable for a lasting relationship, while Enthusiasmus is more suitable for an especially motivated start.
Mit großem Enthusiasmus begann das Team heute mit dem neuen Fußballprojekt.
The team began work on the new soccer project today with great enthusiasm.
Seine Leidenschaft für den Fußball begleitet ihn schon seit seiner Kindheit.
His passion for soccer has been with him since childhood.
