sensation
die Sensation, die Sensationen
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sensation
An event, news item, or achievement that causes a great stir, is surprising, and is perceived as extraordinary.
Der Sieg der kleinen Mannschaft gegen den Favoriten war eine absolute Sensation.
The small team's victory against the favorite was an absolute sensation.
| gender | feminine die |
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| plural | die Sensationen |
| genitive | der Sensation |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Sensation | die Sensationen |
| accusative | die Sensation | die Sensationen |
| dative | der Sensation | den Sensationen |
| genitive | der Sensation | der Sensationen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Die Sensation' means a sensational, attention-grabbing event. It is not the same as the English 'sensation', which can also describe a physical feeling. A feeling in German is 'die Empfindung' or 'das Gefühl'.
Die Entdeckung des neuen Planeten war eine wissenschaftliche Sensation.
The discovery of the new planet was a scientific sensation.
Common verbs with this word are 'für eine Sensation sorgen' (to cause a sensation) or simply 'eine Sensation sein' (to be a sensation). It is often intensified by adjectives such as 'absolut' (absolute), 'echt' (real), or 'rein' (pure).
Der Außenseiter sorgte mit seinem Sieg für eine Sensation.
The underdog caused a sensation with his victory.
The word 'Sensation' (sensation) is used especially often in the media and in journalism to capture the audience's attention and present an event as especially spectacular.
Die Zeitung titelte: ‚Sensation im Fußballstadion!‘
The newspaper headline read: 'Sensation in the football stadium!'
miracle / wonder
„Wunder“ and „Sensation“ can both refer to a surprising, extraordinary event. „Wunder“ mainly emphasizes amazement at the event itself, while „Sensation“ also highlights the great public attention it attracts. „Sensation“ is therefore especially suitable for strong media reactions.
Durch die vielen Schlagzeilen wurde der unerwartete Finalsieg zur Sensation.
The unexpected victory in the final became a sensation because of all the headlines.
Der unerwartete Finalsieg war für die Mannschaft ein kleines Wunder.
The unexpected victory in the final was a small miracle for the team.
