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passion
A very strong feeling of affection, enthusiasm, or desire for a person or thing that is hardly controlled by reason.
Sie sprach mit großer Leidenschaft über ihre politischen Überzeugungen.
She spoke with great passion about her political convictions.
The word is made up of 'leiden' (to suffer) and the suffix '-schaft' (-ship/-hood). So it originally describes a state in which one has such strong feelings that it is almost like suffering. This origin explains the great intensity of the word.
Er kämpfte mit Leidenschaft für die Rechte der Tiere.
He fought with passion for animal rights.
When referring to strong feelings, 'Leidenschaft' (passion) is often combined with adjectives such as 'groß' (great), 'tief' (deep), or 'brennend' (burning). The phrase 'mit Leidenschaft' (with passion) expresses that someone does something with great commitment.
Sie hat ihre Arbeit immer mit großer Leidenschaft gemacht.
She has always done her work with great passion.
To describe a hobby, people often use the construction 'eine Leidenschaft für etwas haben' (to have a passion for something) or 'jemandes Leidenschaft sein' (to be someone's passion). This emphasizes that the activity is more than just a hobby.
Die Fotografie ist schon seit Jahren seine größte Leidenschaft.
Photography has been his greatest passion for years.
love
'die Liebe' and 'die Leidenschaft' can both express strong feelings for a person or a thing. 'Liebe' tends to emphasize deep connection, closeness, and lasting interest. 'Leidenschaft' emphasizes strong energy, enthusiasm, or desire, sometimes also something uncontrolled. For hobbies, you can use both, but 'Leidenschaft' sounds more active and intense. Learners may confuse the words because both describe very strong feelings. As a simple guide: 'Liebe' is more about attachment, while 'Leidenschaft' is more about fire and strong enthusiasm.
Beim Kochen zeigt Sofia jedes Mal ihre ganze Leidenschaft.
Sofia shows all her passion every time she cooks.
Seine Liebe zur Musik begann schon in der Kindheit.
His love of music began in childhood.