Hinreißen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hinreißen" is used as verb with the meaning of "captivate", "enthrall" or "carry away".

Essential properties of "hinreißen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: hinreißen
Simple past: riss hin
Participle: hingerissen

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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 "hinreißen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Cause great admiration or enthusiasm in someone"

Definition: "To cause great admiration or enthusiasm in someone."
Translation(s): captivate, enthrall, carry away, inspire
Synonym(s): begeistern, entzücken, faszinieren
Antonym(s): langweilen, enttäuschen
Related word(s): verzaubern, bezaubern

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Sänger konnte das Publikum mit seiner Stimme hinreißen.The singer could captivate the audience with his voice.
Das Buch hat mich von der ersten Seite an hinreißen.The book captivated me from the first page.
Der Film hat die Zuschauer hinreißen können.The film was able to enthrall the viewers.

2.) "Lose control due to intense emotions"

Definition: "To lose control due to intense emotions."
Translation(s): get carried away, lose control, be swept away
Synonym(s): sich gehen lassen, sich verlieren
Antonym(s): beherrschen, kontrollieren
Related word(s): mitreißen, überwältigen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er ließ sich von seinen Gefühlen hinreißen.He got carried away by his feelings.
Sie hat sich in der Diskussion hinreißen lassen.She got carried away in the discussion.
Manchmal kann man sich von der Stimmung hinreißen lassen.Sometimes one can get carried away by the mood.

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