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The German word "Sensation" is a noun that means "sensation" or "exciting event". It refers to a strong feeling or experience often related to a heightened emotional response or remarkable occurrence. The word is derived from the Latin root "sensatio" which means "feeling" or "perception".

Similar words in German include "Empfindung" (feeling), "Aufregung" (excitement), and "Ereignis" (event).

While "Sensation" refers specifically to a striking or remarkable event that attracts wide attention or excitement, "Empfindung" is more associated with personal feelings or perceptions, and "Aufregung" implies a state of excitement often before or during an event. "Ereignis" is a broader term that simply denotes an occurrence or event without the additional connotation of being extraordinary or sensational.