adjectiveadverb
emotional
emotional
so, dass starke Gefühle deutlich zu sehen oder zu spüren sind.
The German word "emotional" is an adjective borrowed directly from English, meaning "emotional" or "relating to feelings."
It is based on the noun Emotion (emotion, feeling) and the suffix -al (forming adjectives). Thus, it describes something connected to emotions or feelings.
Similar words:
- gefühlsvoll (full of feelings, sensitive)
- gefühlsbetont (emotionally charged)
- herzlich (heartfelt, sincere)
Difference:
- Emotional often refers broadly to anything relating to feelings or emotions.
- Gefühlsvoll emphasizes depth or richness of feelings.
- Gefühlsbetont highlights an emotional tone or stress.
- Herzlich carries the nuance of warmth or sincerity more than general emotionality.
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Examples
Du reagierst sehr emotional auf die Nachricht.adjective
You react very emotionally to the news.
Das Theaterstück war emotional berührend.adjective
The play was emotionally moving.
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