die Zuneigung
Translation
affection, fondness, attachment
Examples
Er empfindet tiefe Zuneigung für sie.
He feels deep affection for her.
Die Zuneigung zwischen den beiden war offensichtlich.
The affection between the two was obvious.
Grammar Patterns
to feel affection ((for sb.)) He feels a deep affection for his family.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Liebe (love), Sympathie (sympathy); Antonyms: Abneigung (aversion, dislike)
Etymology
Composed of 'zu-' (toward) + 'Neigung' (inclination), from the verb 'neigen' (to lean). It literally means a 'leaning toward' someone or something.
Memory Tips
Visualize physically 'leaning toward' (zu-neigen) a person you like. This mental image connects the word's components to its meaning of affection.