faszinieren
Translation
to fascinate, to captivate, to intrigue
Examples
Die Geschichte fasziniert mich.
The story fascinates me.
Er kann sein Publikum faszinieren.
He can fascinate his audience.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to fascinate sb./sth. The story fascinates me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bezaubern, fesseln, begeistern
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'fascinare', meaning 'to bewitch' or 'enchant'.
Memory Tips
To 'fascinate' someone is like casting a spell, as its Latin root implies. It's the action of being fascinating.