faszinierend
fascinating
Exerting a very strong attraction or interest; captivating and exciting.
EXAMPLE
Die Dokumentation über die Tiefsee war absolut faszinierend.
The documentary about the deep sea was absolutely fascinating.
faszinierend
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Participle as adjective
'Faszinierend' (fascinating) is the present participle of the verb 'faszinieren' (to fascinate). Many present participles can be used like adjectives and describe an ongoing quality or action.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe ein faszinierendes Buch über die Geschichte Ägyptens gelesen.
I read a fascinating book about the history of Egypt.
Word family
This adjective belongs to the word family around the verb 'faszinieren' (to fascinate) and the noun 'die Faszination' (fascination). If you know one word, you can often understand the others more easily.
EXAMPLE
Die Geschichte war so faszinierend, dass meine Faszination mit jeder Seite wuchs.
The story was so fascinating that my fascination grew with every page.
Use as an adverb
'Faszinierend' (fascinating) can not only describe a noun, but can also be used as an adverb to modify a verb. It then means 'in a fascinating way.'
EXAMPLE
Der Professor kann sehr faszinierend über sein Fachgebiet erzählen.
The professor can talk about his field in a very fascinating way.
Typical collocations
'Faszinierend' (fascinating) is often used to describe complex or impressive things. Typical combinations are 'eine faszinierende Idee' (a fascinating idea), 'eine faszinierende Persönlichkeit' (a fascinating personality), or 'ein faszinierendes Phänomen' (a fascinating phenomenon).
EXAMPLE
Er gilt als eine der faszinierendsten Persönlichkeiten unserer Zeit.
He is considered one of the most fascinating personalities of our time.
Compare with
faszinierend vs spannend
exciting
A film can be both „spannend“ (exciting or suspenseful) and „faszinierend“ (fascinating). „Spannend“ is especially appropriate when uncertainty keeps the viewers hooked and they want to know the outcome. „Faszinierend“, on the other hand, emphasizes the strong appeal or great interest of the subject itself.
faszinierend
Der Film ist faszinierend, weil er das Leben im tiefen Meer eindrucksvoll zeigt.
The film is fascinating because it impressively depicts life in the deep sea.
spannend
Der Film ist spannend, weil bis zum Schluss niemand den Täter kennt.
The film is suspenseful because no one knows who the culprit is until the very end.
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