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obsession in German

obsession in German is Obsession, fixe Idee, Besessenheit — obsession means a single idea, activity, or interest that dominates someone's thoughts far more than is normal or healthy.

obsession in German

Obsession
noun
fixe Idee
noun
An idea that engenders a compulsive or irrational preoccupation, or the preoccupation thereby engendered.
Besessenheit
noun
An activity or entity that inspires a compulsive and potentially unhealthy fixation, or the fixation thereby inspired.
Sucht
noun
An activity or entity that inspires a compulsive and potentially unhealthy fixation, or the fixation thereby inspired.

What does "obsession" mean?

  1. noun A single idea, activity, or interest that dominates someone's thoughts far more than is normal or healthy.
    "His obsession with tidiness meant every shelf had to be perfectly straight."

obsession in a sentence

  • His obsession with tidiness meant every shelf had to be perfectly straight.
  • Running became something of an obsession for her after the marathon.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "obsession" in German?

"obsession" in German is Obsession, fixe Idee, Besessenheit. obsession means: A single idea, activity, or interest that dominates someone's thoughts far more than is normal or healthy.

How do you use "obsession" in a sentence?

Example: "His obsession with tidiness meant every shelf had to be perfectly straight." In German, "obsession" is Obsession, fixe Idee, Besessenheit.

Are there other ways to say "obsession" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "obsession": Obsession, fixe Idee, Besessenheit, Sucht.

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