mitreißend
captivating
So exciting and inspiring that it strongly engages and emotionally involves other people.
EXAMPLE
Die Sängerin gab ein mitreißendes Konzert.
The singer gave a captivating concert.
mitreißend
captivating
mitreißend – mitreißender – am mitreißendsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry mitreißend, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | mitreißend |
|---|---|
| comparative | mitreißender |
| superlative | am mitreißendsten |
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 mitreißend.
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 mitreißend.
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 mitreißend.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Mitreißend' (captivating) comes from the verb 'mitreißen' (to carry away) and literally describes something that pulls someone or something along with it. As an adjective, it is used figuratively: Something 'Mitreißendes' (captivating) emotionally draws people in.
EXAMPLE
Der mitreißende Rhythmus brachte alle Gäste zum Tanzen.
The captivating rhythm got all the guests dancing.
Typical collocations
In its figurative meaning, 'mitreißend' (captivating) is often used with cultural or linguistic experiences, such as music, concerts, speeches, stories, or performances.
EXAMPLE
Der Schauspieler hielt eine mitreißende Rede über seine Reise.
The actor gave a captivating speech about his journey.
In real life
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