der Gedankenrausch
Translation
frenzy of thought, rush of ideas, intellectual intoxication
Examples
Im Gedankenrausch schrieb er das ganze Gedicht.
In a frenzy of thought, he wrote the entire poem.
Der Künstler erlebte einen kreativen Gedankenrausch.
The artist experienced a creative rush of ideas.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 ((to be)) to be in a frenzy of thought Er war in einem Gedankenrausch.
((sth.)) ((to experience)) to experience a rush of ideas Er erlebte einen Gedankenrausch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Ideenflut (flood of ideas), der Geistesblitz (flash of genius)
Etymology
A compound of 'Gedanke' (thought) and 'Rausch' (intoxication, rush, frenzy). It signifies an 'intoxication of thought'.
Memory Tips
Imagine your thoughts ('Gedanken') are like a rush ('Rausch') of alcohol, an overwhelming and intoxicating flow of ideas.