captivate in German
captivate in German is fesseln, faszinieren, bestechen — captivate means to take a person or animal prisoner and hold them captive.
captivate in German
fesseln
(figuratively) To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate, to enchain.
faszinieren
(figuratively) To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate, to enchain.
bestechen
(figuratively) To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate, to enchain.
bezaubern
(figuratively) To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate, to enchain.
entzücken
(figuratively) To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate, to enchain.
What does "captivate" mean?
- verb To take a person or animal prisoner and hold them captive.
- verb To take hold of someone's mind and control it completely.
- verb To attract someone strongly and hold their interest and attention.
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What is "captivate" in German?
"captivate" in German is fesseln, faszinieren, bestechen. captivate means: To take a person or animal prisoner and hold them captive.
Are there other ways to say "captivate" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "captivate": fesseln, faszinieren, bestechen, bezaubern, entzücken.
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