lyrical
Loading your saved state.
lyrical
Related to lyric poetry (poems that express moods and feelings) or having the qualities of lyric poetry; poetic.
Der Roman ist für seine besonders lyrische Sprache bekannt.
The novel is known for its especially lyrical language.
lyrical
Used figuratively to mean very emotional, rapturous, or enthusiastic.
Sie sprach geradezu lyrisch von ihrer Reise nach Paris.
She spoke almost lyrically about her trip to Paris.
lyrical
In music, describing a light, songlike, and emotional quality, often as a classification for a vocal range (e.g., lyric tenor).
Für diese Arie braucht man eine warme, lyrische Stimme.
For this aria, you need a warm, lyrical voice.
The adjective 'lyrisch' (lyrical) derives directly from the noun 'die Lyrik' (lyric poetry). 'Die Lyrik' is the literary genre that includes poems. Anything that has the qualities of poems can be described as 'lyrisch' (lyrical).
Die Autorin ist für ihre lyrischen Texte bekannt.
The author is known for her lyrical texts.
The context shows the meaning: In literature, 'lyrisch' (lyrical) describes a poetic style. In everyday language, it can mean 'enthusiastic,' often with verbs like 'sprechen' (to speak). In music, it refers to a light, emotional voice.
Der Filmkritiker lobte die lyrischen Bilder der Kamera.
The film critic praised the camera's lyrical images.
In a literary context, 'lyrisch' (lyrical) is often combined with certain nouns. Common combinations are 'lyrische Sprache' (lyrical language), 'ein lyrischer Text' (a lyrical text), or the technical term 'das lyrische Ich' (the speaker in the poem).
Im Deutschunterricht analysieren wir das lyrische Ich in diesem Gedicht.
In German class, we are analyzing the speaker in this poem.
When 'lyrisch' (lyrical) means 'begeistert' (enthusiastic), it often appears together with verbs of speaking and the preposition 'von' (about/of). A typical structure is 'lyrisch von etwas sprechen' (to speak lyrically about something) or 'lyrisch von etwas erzählen' (to talk lyrically about something).
Meine Tante sprach am Telefon ganz lyrisch von ihrem neuen Garten.
My aunt spoke very lyrically on the phone about her new garden.
poetic
Poetisch and lyrisch can both describe imagery-rich, atmospheric language. Poetisch is the more general term for a poetic effect. Lyrisch has a closer connection to poems and to the expression of personal feelings and moods.
Der persönliche Ausdruck von Liebe und Sehnsucht macht das Gedicht besonders lyrisch.
The personal expression of love and longing makes the poem particularly lyrical.
Die bildhafte Sprache macht die Beschreibung des Abends sehr poetisch.
The imagery-rich language makes the description of the evening very poetic.
