fesseln
captivate
Jemanden so sehr spannend oder wichtig finden, dass man stark bei etwas bleibt oder nicht wegsehen kann.
The German word "fesseln" is a verb that means "to tie up," "to bind," or figuratively "to captivate" or "to fascinate."
- It comes from the noun "Fessel" which means "shackle" or "bond."
Similar words:
- binden – to bind, tie
- ketten – to chain
- gefangen nehmen – to capture
- packen (figurative) – to grip, captivate
Differences:
- fesseln implies physical or metaphorical binding or holding captive.
- binden is more general for tying or binding without the captive connotation.
- ketten specifically involves chaining, often stronger restraint.
- Figuratively, fesseln emphasizes capturing attention or fascination more strongly than simply "packen."
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Examples
Das Buch fesselt ihn von der ersten Seite an.verb
The book captivates him from the first page.
Sie fesselt die Zuschauer mit ihrer Performance.verb
She captivates the audience with her performance.
Sie fesselt die Leser mit ihrer Geschichte.verb
She captivates the readers with her story.
Eine spannende Geschichte kann viele Leser fesseln.verb
An exciting story can captivate many readers.
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