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Deep commitment or dedication to a person, cause, or activity, often involving emotional or spiritual investment.
Seine Hingabe an die Kunst war bewundernswert.
His devotion to art was admirable.
Sie opferte alles für ihre Hingabe an die Wissenschaft.
She sacrificed everything for her dedication to science.
Often used in contexts of passion, love, or professional commitment.
While 'Hingabe' is often formal, 'Leidenschaft' can be used in more casual contexts for similar meanings.
Always capitalize 'Hingabe' as it is a German noun.
From Middle High German 'hingebe', meaning 'surrender' or 'devotion', derived from 'hingeben' (to surrender).
Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe deep emotional or professional commitment. Can also imply self-sacrifice.