schwärmen
Translation
to swarm, to rave, to be enthusiastic, to have a crush on
Examples
Die Bienen schwärmen aus dem Stock.
The bees are swarming out of the hive.
Sie schwärmt für den neuen Sänger.
She has a crush on the new singer.
Er schwärmte von seiner Reise nach Italien.
He raved about his trip to Italy.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) swarms The bees are swarming.
((sb.)) has a crush on ((sb./sth.)) She has a crush on the singer.
((sb.)) raves ((about sth.)) He raves about his trip.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (to swarm) to teem; (to rave) to be crazy about
Etymology
Related to the noun 'der Schwarm' (swarm, crowd). Originally described the movement of insects.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'swarm' of fans 'schwärmen' (raving) about their idol. This connects both meanings: to swarm and to be enthusiastic.