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passion
A very strong passion, enthusiasm, or fondness for a particular activity, topic, or thing.
Das Gärtnern ist ihre große Passion, der sie jede freie Minute widmet.
Gardening is her great passion, to which she devotes every free minute.
Passion
In the Christian faith, the story of the suffering of Jesus Christ, especially his suffering and death on the cross.
Bachs Matthäus-Passion erzählt musikalisch die Leidensgeschichte Jesu.
Bach's St. Matthew Passion tells the story of Jesus' suffering through music.
The context makes the meaning clear. If it is about hobbies, art, or professions, 'Leidenschaft' (passion) is meant. If it is about Christianity, Easter, or classical music, it refers to the story of Jesus' suffering.
Seine große Passion ist die Fotografie.
His great passion is photography.
In the sense of 'Leidenschaft' (passion), 'Passion' is often used with the preposition 'für' (for). Typical phrases are 'eine Passion für etwas haben' (to have a passion for something) or 'seine Passion entdecken' (to discover one's passion).
Schon früh entwickelte er eine Passion für klassische Musik.
He developed a passion for classical music at an early age.
In a religious context, 'Passion' is often part of fixed terms. These include 'die Passion Christi' (the Passion of Christ) or the names of famous musical works such as Bach's 'Matthäus-Passion' (St. Matthew Passion).
Das Orchester führt jedes Jahr zu Ostern die Johannes-Passion auf.
Every year at Easter, the orchestra performs the St. John Passion.
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Leidenschaft and Passion can both express a very strong personal connection to an activity or subject. Leidenschaft is the usual, generally appropriate term; Passion often sounds more elevated and emphasizes a particular specialization or life’s work. In everyday situations, Leidenschaft is usually the safer choice, while Passion also fits a more sophisticated style.
Die Restaurierung alter Möbel ist seine Passion, der er sich mit großer Sachkenntnis widmet.
Restoring antique furniture is his passion, and he devotes himself to it with great expertise.
Kochen ist ihre Leidenschaft, und sie probiert jeden Abend ein neues Rezept aus.
Cooking is her passion, and she tries a new recipe every evening.
