aufregend
exciting · excite
Etwas, das starke Gefühle oder Spannung auslöst und nicht langweilig ist.
The German word "aufregend" is an adjective meaning exciting or thrilling.
- It is made from the verb "aufregen":
- "auf" (prefix, here indicating intensification or upward action)
- "regen" which means to move or to stir
Thus, "aufregen" means to excite or to agitate, and "aufregend" describes something that causes excitement or strong emotions.
Similar words:
- spannend (exciting, suspenseful)
- begeisternd (inspiring, enthusiastic)
- faszinierend (fascinating)
Differences:
- aufregend often implies an emotional or adrenaline-driven excitement, possibly intense or even nerve-wracking.
- spannend usually relates to suspense or gripping interest.
- begeisternd conveys a positive, inspiring excitement.
- faszinierend focuses on awe and strong fascination more than adrenaline.
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Examples
Das Konzert ist sehr aufregend.adjective
The concert is very exciting.
Der Film war wirklich aufregend.adjective
The movie was really exciting.
Die Nachricht war wirklich aufregend.adjective
The news was really exciting.
Diese Reise war sehr aufregend für uns.adjective
This trip was very exciting for us.
Das Konzert war ziemlich aufregend für alle.adjective
The concert was quite exciting for everyone.
Diese Reise war sehr aufregend.adjective
This trip was very exciting.
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