ergreifend

moving; poignant; touching; heart-rending

English translations

  1. 01

    moving

  2. 02

    poignant

  3. 03

    gripping

Word details

German meaning
Tief berührend, emotional bewegend.
English meaning
touching
Synonym
bewegend, rührend
German example
Das Buch war sehr ergreifend.
English example
The book was very touching.
Comparative
ergreifenderSuperlative: am ergreifendsten

Example sentences with “ergreifend”

  1. Die Rede war zutiefst ergreifend. (The speech was deeply moving.)

Frequently asked questions

How do I use 'ergreifend' in a sentence?

'Ergreifend' is a present participle used as an adjective. It describes something that deeply affects emotions, similar to 'poignant' in English.