noun
en passion
passion
En stark känsla av glädje, kärlek eller intresse för något som gör en mycket engagerad.
Definition & meaning
Passion means a powerful feeling of enthusiasm, love, or desire.
- Strong enthusiasm: a deep interest in or dedication to something, such as music or sport.
- Romantic or sexual passion: intense attraction or desire.
- Religious meaning: the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, especially in Christian contexts.
Grammar & Word origin
Passion is a common-gender noun: en passion. Its forms are passionen (the passion), passioner (passions), and passionerna (the passions).
The word entered Swedish via French and ultimately comes from Latin passio, meaning “suffering” or “enduring.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- entusiasm — enthusiasm; often less intense and enduring than a passion.
- lidelse — passion or strong emotion; often more literary and emotionally intense.
- intresse — interest; usually weaker than a passion.
- likgiltighet — indifference; the absence of strong interest or feeling.
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Examples
Han har en stor passion för musik.noun
He has a great passion for music.
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