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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.
While 'Schwärmerei' can describe romantic feelings, it is also used for non-romantic passions, such as admiration for art or nature.
Be mindful of the context; 'Schwärmerei' can sometimes imply naivety or impracticality if the admiration is overly idealized.
Derived from the verb 'schwärmen' (to enthuse or admire) and the suffix '-ei', which often denotes a state or condition.
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.