angetan
Translation
fond of, taken with, impressed by, keen on
Examples
Ich bin von deiner Idee sehr angetan.
I am very taken with your idea.
Sie war von dem Konzert sichtlich angetan.
She was visibly impressed by the concert.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is angetan ((von sth.)) (sb.) is fond of / impressed by (sth.) He is very fond of the music.
Similar Words
begeistert (enthusiastic), beeindruckt (impressed); Antonyms: abgeneigt (averse)
Etymology
Past participle of 'antun', from 'an-' (on, to) + 'getan' (done). Literally 'done to' someone, implying it had an effect on them.
Memory Tips
Imagine an idea is 'done to you' ('an-getan') and it leaves a positive impression, so you are 'taken with' it.