vehement
vehemently · vehement
Sehr stark und mit viel Gefühl, oft laut oder energisch, wenn jemand etwas sagt oder fordert.
The German word "vehement" is an adjective that translates to "vehement" or "forceful" in English. It is used to describe actions or feelings that are carried out with strong intensity or passion. The term originates from the Latin "vehementer," which means "powerfully" or "violently."
Similar words in German include:
- "Heftig" – meaning "intense" or "fervent."
- "Eindringlich" – translating to "intense" or "urgent."
- "Stark" – meaning "strong" or "powerful."
Differences between these words:
- "Heftig" often connotes physical intensity or force, such as a "heftiger Sturm" (intense storm), and can also describe intense emotional responses.
- "Eindringlich" emphasizes urgency or the capability to deeply affect someone emotionally or psychologically, like "eindringliche Warnung" (urgent warning).
- "Stark" can refer to general strength, not necessarily relating to passion or intensity. It’s used in broader contexts such as physical strength ("ein starker Mann") or in terms of significant impact.
"Vehement" specifically ties to the emotional fervor and intensity of an action or feeling, implying a strong, often forceful, conviction.
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Examples
Er argumentiert vehement gegen den Vorschlag.adverb
He argues vehemently against the proposal.
Sie protestiert vehement für ihre Rechte.adverb
She protests vehemently for her rights.
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