obsession
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obsession
A compulsive idea or thought that constantly forces itself into someone's mind, that a person is obsessed with and cannot get rid of. It describes an extreme fixation on a person, an idea, or an activity.
Seine Sorge um Sauberkeit entwickelte sich langsam zu einer echten Obsession.
His concern with cleanliness slowly developed into a real obsession.
'Die Obsession' (obsession) is an international word that comes from Latin. The related adjective is 'obsessiv' (obsessive).
Sein Verhalten grenzt schon an obsessiven Kontrollzwang.
His behavior is already bordering on an obsessive need for control.
To express what the obsession relates to, you usually use the preposition 'für' followed by the accusative. Alternatively, the genitive can also be used.
Er hat eine Obsession für alte Uhren entwickelt.
He developed an obsession with old watches.
Common verbs used with 'Obsession' (obsession) are 'eine Obsession haben' (to have an obsession), 'eine Obsession entwickeln' (to develop an obsession), or 'zu einer Obsession werden' (to become an obsession).
Sein Hobby wurde langsam zu einer Obsession.
His hobby slowly became an obsession.
fixation
Both Fixierung and Obsession can refer to a compulsive focus on a person or idea. Fixierung emphasizes what a person's thoughts are fixed on. Obsession particularly highlights that a thought keeps forcing its way into the person's mind and that they cannot get rid of it.
Seine Obsession mit dieser Idee verfolgt ihn Tag und Nacht.
His obsession with this idea haunts him day and night.
Seine Fixierung auf diese eine Idee hindert ihn daran, andere Möglichkeiten zu prüfen.
His fixation on this one idea prevents him from considering other possibilities.
