romance
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romance
An emotional and often passionate romantic relationship or love story between two people.
Die beiden hatten im Urlaub eine kurze, aber intensive Romanze.
The two of them had a brief but intense romance while on vacation.
romance
A genre in the arts, especially in literature or film, that focuses on a love story or emotional moods.
Sie liest am liebsten historische Romanzen, die im 19. Jahrhundert spielen.
She most enjoys reading historical romances set in the 19th century.
romance
In classical music, a short, lyrical, and emotional instrumental piece without a fixed form.
Der Geiger spielte als Zugabe eine wunderschöne Romanze von Beethoven.
As an encore, the violinist played a beautiful romance by Beethoven.
The word 'Romanze' (romance) is closely related to 'der Roman' (novel). Both terms come from stories. At its core, a romance is a special kind of story that focuses on love and feelings, whether in real life, in a book, or in music.
Ihre Lebensgeschichte klingt wie ein Roman mit einer traurigen Romanze.
Her life story sounds like a novel with a sad romance.
The context reveals the meaning: If it is about the relationship between two people, it means the love affair. If people are talking about books or films, it refers to the genre. In connection with composers or concerts, it refers to the piece of music.
Im Film geht es um die Romanze zwischen einem Piloten und einer Ärztin.
The film is about the romance between a pilot and a doctor.
When it refers to a romantic relationship, 'Romanze' (romance) is often used with the verbs 'haben' (to have), 'erleben' (to experience), or 'beginnen' (to begin). Typical adjectives are 'kurz' (brief), 'intensiv' (intense), 'heimlich' (secret), or 'romantisch' (romantic).
Auf ihrer Reise durch Italien erlebte sie eine unerwartete Romanze.
On her trip through Italy, she experienced an unexpected romance.
affair
Affäre and Romanze can both refer to a romantic relationship. Affäre, however, often suggests a secret, noncommittal, or problematic relationship, while Romanze emphasizes an emotional and usually positive side. Use Affäre in difficult circumstances and Romanze for a romantic love story.
Die gefühlvolle Romanze der beiden Schauspieler endete mit einer Hochzeit.
The two actors' emotional romance ended in a wedding.
Die heimliche Affäre des verheirateten Schauspielers sorgte für viele Probleme.
The married actor's secret affair caused many problems.
