obsessed
versessen – versessener – am versessensten
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obsessed
Extremely enthusiastic about something or someone and so focused on it that it seems excessive or unreasonable.
Er ist ganz versessen darauf, jedes neue Computerspiel sofort zu kaufen.
He is obsessed with buying every new computer game as soon as it comes out.
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| comparative | versessener |
| superlative | am versessensten |
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'Versessen' (obsessed) is usually used with 'auf' (with) and the accusative. The fixed expression is 'auf etwas oder jemanden versessen sein' (to be obsessed with something or someone); 'auf' is also used with people.
Die Fans sind auf die neue Serie versessen.
The fans are obsessed with the new series.
Mira ist auf ihren Lieblingssänger versessen.
Mira is obsessed with her favorite singer.
When an action is mentioned afterward, 'darauf versessen sein, etwas zu tun' (to be obsessed with doing something) is often used. 'Darauf' (on it) refers to the action that follows.
Er ist darauf versessen, den Wettbewerb zu gewinnen.
He is obsessed with winning the competition.
'Versessen' (obsessed) is an expressive adjective and usually describes strong enthusiasm with a critical or slightly exaggerated tone. Words such as 'ganz' (completely), 'total' (totally), or 'völlig' (completely) often intensify the statement.
Mein Onkel ist total versessen auf alte Schallplatten.
My uncle is totally obsessed with old vinyl records.
