begeistert
Translation
enthusiastic, excited, thrilled, delighted
Examples
Ich bin von der Idee begeistert.
I am enthusiastic about the idea.
Das Publikum war total begeistert.
The audience was totally thrilled.
Er erzählte begeistert von seiner Reise.
He talked enthusiastically about his trip.
Grammar Patterns
((von+3)) to be enthusiastic about sth. I am enthusiastic about the idea.
((über+4)) to be thrilled about/with sth. She was thrilled about the gift.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enthusiastisch, euphorisch; Antonyms: gelangweilt, enttäuscht
Etymology
Past participle of 'begeistern' (to enthuse). It comes from 'Geist' (spirit, mind), so it literally means 'to have spirit put into one'.
Memory Tips
See the word 'Geist' (spirit/ghost) inside. Imagine being so excited you're 'en-spirited' or possessed by a happy ghost.