flammend
impassioned
Very passionate, enthusiastic, or deeply emotionally involved.
EXAMPLE
Sie hielt eine flammende Rede für mehr soziale Gerechtigkeit.
She gave an impassioned speech calling for greater social justice.
flammend
impassioned / blazing
flammend – flammender – am flammendsten
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Meanings
flammend
blazing
Shining brightly, especially with an intense red color.
EXAMPLE
Im Herbst leuchten die Ahornblätter in einem flammenden Rot.
In autumn, the maple leaves glow a blazing red.
Forms
Comparison
| basic form | flammend |
|---|---|
| comparative | flammender |
| superlative | am flammendsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to flammend.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to flammend.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to flammend.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Flammend' (impassioned / blazing) is originally the present participle of the verb 'flammen' (to blaze, or burn with flames). As an adjective, it is used figuratively to describe a brightly glowing color or strong, passionate feelings.
EXAMPLE
Über dem See stand ein flammendes Abendrot.
A blazing red sunset glowed over the lake.
Context clue
With colors such as 'Rot' (red) or 'Abendrot' (the red glow of sunset), 'flammend' (blazing) means brightly glowing. With abstract words such as 'Rede' (speech), 'Appell' (appeal), or 'Begeisterung' (enthusiasm), it conveys passion.
EXAMPLE
Das Mädchen hatte flammend rote Haare.
The girl had blazing red hair.
Sein flammender Appell überzeugte viele Zuhörer.
His impassioned appeal convinced many listeners.
Typical collocations
In its figurative sense, 'flammend' (impassioned) often occurs with words relating to public statements and strong feelings. Typical combinations are 'flammende Rede' (impassioned speech), 'flammender Appell' (impassioned appeal), and 'flammende Begeisterung' (passionate enthusiasm).
EXAMPLE
Mit flammender Begeisterung berichtete sie von ihrer Reise.
She spoke about her trip with passionate enthusiasm.
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