excess
der Exzess, die Exzesse
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excess
An immoderate, excessive act or behavior that goes well beyond normal limits, especially involving indulgence, pleasure, or violence.
Nach mehreren Tagen voller Exzesse brauchte er dringend eine Pause.
After several days of excess, he urgently needed a break.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Exzesse |
| genitive | des Exzesses |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Exzess | die Exzesse |
| accusative | den Exzess | die Exzesse |
| dative | dem Exzess | den Exzessen |
| genitive | des Exzesses | der Exzesse |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Exzess' (excess) often appears with modifiers such as 'alkoholisch' (alcohol-related), 'sexuell' (sexual), 'gewalttätig' (violent), or 'maßlos' (unrestrained). These combinations indicate the area in which the excessive behavior occurs.
Die Zeitung berichtete über gewalttätige Exzesse nach dem Fußballspiel.
The newspaper reported on violent excesses after the soccer match.
A common combination is 'zu Exzessen neigen' (to be prone to excess). Here, 'zu' takes the dative; the construction describes a recurring tendency toward excessive behavior.
Er neigte in seiner Jugend zu alkoholischen Exzessen.
In his youth, he was prone to alcohol-related excesses.
'Exzess' (excess) is mainly used in written language, particularly in journalism and critical writing. The word carries a strong value judgment and almost always describes a problematic degree of excess.
Der Bericht kritisierte die nächtlichen Exzesse prominenter Gäste.
The report criticized the nighttime excesses of celebrity guests.
