Hingabe
Sie zeigte große Hingabe bei ihrer Arbeit.
She showed great devotion to her work.
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.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
While 'Hingabe' is often formal, 'Leidenschaft' can be used in more casual contexts for similar meanings.
Gold Rule
Noun Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Hingabe' as it is a German noun.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'hingebe', meaning 'surrender' or 'devotion', derived from 'hingeben' (to surrender).
Usage Notes
Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe deep emotional or professional commitment. Can also imply self-sacrifice.