die Leidenschaft
Translation
passion, ardor
Examples
Musik ist seine große Leidenschaft.
Music is his great passion.
Er sprach mit Leidenschaft über das Projekt.
He spoke with passion about the project.
Grammar Patterns
to have a passion for sth. She has a passion for art. Sie hat eine Leidenschaft für Kunst.
to do sth. with passion He plays the piano with passion. Er spielt mit Leidenschaft Klavier.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Begeisterung (enthusiasm), Hingabe (devotion)
Etymology
From 'leiden' (to suffer) + '-schaft' (a suffix indicating a state or quality). Historically, passion was linked to suffering.
Memory Tips
Think of something you love so much that you would 'suffer' ('leiden') for it.