Vernarrung

dieNoun

infatuation; obsession

English translations

  1. 01

    infatuation, captivation

  2. 02

    infatuation

  3. 03

    captivation

Word details

German meaning
Ein Zustand intensiver, oft irrationaler Zuneigung oder Besessenheit von jemandem oder etwas.
English meaning
Infatuation
Synonym
Schwärmerei, Verliebtheit
German example
Seine Vernarrung in das Sammeln von Briefmarken war unübersehbar.
English example
His infatuation with collecting stamps was undeniable.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Vernarrung
Plural Form
die Vernarrungen

Example sentences with “Vernarrung”

  1. Seine Vernarrung in das Auto ist extrem. (His infatuation with the car is extreme.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the root of 'Vernarrung'?

It comes from 'Narr' (fool), meaning to act like a fool due to love or obsession.