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
fixe Idee
An idea that engenders a compulsive or irrational preoccupation, or the preoccupation thereby engendered.
Besessenheit
An activity or entity that inspires a compulsive and potentially unhealthy fixation, or the fixation thereby inspired.
Sucht
An activity or entity that inspires a compulsive and potentially unhealthy fixation, or the fixation thereby inspired.
What does "obsession" mean?
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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."
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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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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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