die Euphorie
Translation
euphoria, elation, ecstasy
Examples
Nach dem Sieg herrschte große Euphorie.
After the victory, there was great euphoria.
Er war in einem Zustand der Euphorie.
He was in a state of euphoria.
Grammar Patterns
in ((sth.dat)) sein to be in (a state of) sth. He was in a state of euphoria.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hochgefühl (elation), Rausch (intoxication); Antonyms: Dysphorie (dysphoria), Depression (depression)
Etymology
From Greek 'euphoria', meaning 'well-bearing', from 'eu-' (good) and 'pherein' (to bear). An international word.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English 'euphoria', making it easy to remember. Just remember it's a feminine noun in German: 'die Euphorie'.