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Schwärmerei
/ˈʃvɛʁməˌʁaɪ̯/
enthusiastic admiration or idealization
Seine Schwärmerei für Romantik war legendär.
His enthusiasm for romance was legendary.
informal
An intense, often idealized admiration or enthusiasm for something or someone, sometimes to the point of being unrealistic or impractical.
Sie hatte eine Schwärmerei für klassische Musik.
She had an admiration for classical music.
Seine Schwärmerei für die Natur führte ihn in abgelegene Gebiete.
His enthusiasm for nature led him to remote areas.
Often used to describe a romantic or idealized infatuation, but can also refer to a passionate interest in non-romantic subjects.
Collocations
Schwärmerei fürenthusiasm forin Schwärmerei verfallento fall into admiration
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
While 'Schwärmerei' can describe romantic feelings, it is also used for non-romantic passions, such as admiration for art or nature.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Be mindful of the context; 'Schwärmerei' can sometimes imply naivety or impracticality if the admiration is overly idealized.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'schwärmen' (to enthuse or admire) and the suffix '-ei', which often denotes a state or condition.
Usage Notes
The term often carries a slightly romantic or idealized connotation, but it can also be used in a more general sense to describe passionate enthusiasm.
Word Breakdown
Schwärm
to enthuse or admire
root-erei
a state or condition
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