Faszinieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Faszinieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to fascinate", "to captivate" or "to charm".

Essential properties of "faszinieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: faszinieren
Simple past: faszinierte
Participle: fasziniert

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "faszinieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To captivate or strongly attract someone"

Definition: "To cause fascination or intense attraction in someone."
Translation(s): to fascinate, to captivate, to charm
Synonym(s): begeistern, bezaubern, hinreißen
Related word(s): Faszination, faszinierend

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Magie des Zirkus fasziniert Kinder und Erwachsene gleichermaßen.The magic of the circus fascinates children and adults alike.
Ihre außergewöhnliche Stimme faszinierte das gesamte Publikum.Her extraordinary voice fascinated the entire audience.
Mich fasziniert die Komplexität des menschlichen Gehirns.The complexity of the human brain fascinates me.

2.) "To spark significant interest or curiosity"

Definition: "To awaken great interest or curiosity in someone."
Translation(s): to intrigue, to interest deeply, to captivate
Synonym(s): interessieren, fesseln, in den Bann ziehen
Related word(s): faszinierend, Faszination

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Geheimnisse des Universums faszinieren Wissenschaftler seit Jahrhunderten.The mysteries of the universe have fascinated scientists for centuries.
Mich fasziniert die Geschichte der alten Ägypter.The history of the ancient Egyptians fascinates me.
Die Möglichkeiten der künstlichen Intelligenz faszinieren viele Unternehmen.The possibilities of artificial intelligence fascinate many companies.

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