Nomen

die Emotionen

emotions

Er hat Angst, seine Emotionen zu zeigen.

He is afraid to show his emotions.

Musik kann starke Emotionen hervorrufen.

Music can evoke strong emotions.

((to show)) ((one's)) emotions to show one's emotions He can't show his emotions well.

((to be overwhelmed)) by ((emotions)) to be overwhelmed by emotions She was overwhelmed by her emotions.

Synonyms: Gefühle (feelings), Empfindungen (sensations), Regungen (stirrings)

From Latin 'emotio', from 'emovere' (to move out, stir up). 'e-' (out) + 'movere' (to move).

It's a direct cognate of the English word 'emotion', making it very easy to remember.

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