enthrall

fesseln; begeistern

Word details

German meaning
So interessant, dass man seine Aufmerksamkeit nicht abwenden kann.
English meaning
captivating, enthralling
Synonym
spannend, faszinierend
German example
Der Film war so fesselnd, dass ich die Zeit vergessen habe.
English example
The movie was so captivating that I lost track of time.

Example sentences with “enthrall”

  1. The performance enthralled the audience. (Die Aufführung fesselte das Publikum.)

Frequently asked questions

How do you translate the verb enthrall?

The best fit is 'fesseln' (to captivate/bind) or 'begeistern' (to inspire).