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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.
passion
An activity, hobby, or area of interest that someone devotes themselves to with great dedication and enthusiasm.
Das Sammeln von Briefmarken ist seine größte Leidenschaft.
Collecting stamps is his greatest passion.
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
Liebe and Leidenschaft can express strong feelings for a person. Liebe tends to emphasize deep, often lasting affection and connection. Leidenschaft usually highlights intense excitement or strong desire, without guaranteeing a lasting bond.
Bei ihrem ersten Kuss empfindet Lea starke Leidenschaft für Tom.
At their first kiss, Lea feels strong passion for Tom.
Nach vielen gemeinsamen Jahren empfindet Lea tiefe Liebe für Tom.
After many years together, Lea feels deep love for Tom.
