awe

Staunen, Bewunderung

Starke Überraschung und Bewunderung, wenn man etwas Erstaunliches sieht oder erlebt.

In einfachem Englisch: A strong feeling of surprise and admiration when you see or experience something amazing.

• We watched the fireworks in awe.
• The mountain view filled me with awe.
• She felt a sense of awe beneath the stars.

So benutzt man es: in awe of someone/something (I was in awe of her skill.)

Synonyme: wonder, amazement

Häufige Wendungen: in awe, sense of awe, awe at something

Ehrfurcht

Tiefer Respekt, vermischt mit Angst vor einer mächtigen Person oder Sache.

In einfachem Englisch: A feeling of deep respect mixed with fear towards someone or something powerful.

• The king inspired awe.
• They stood in awe of the ancient god.
• Her severe manner filled the children with awe.

So benutzt man es: in awe of someone/something (The villagers were in awe of their ruler.)

Synonyme: reverence

Häufige Wendungen: in awe, awe of someone, awe and fear

Ehrfurcht einflößen

In jemandem tiefen Respekt hervorrufen, der mit Angst vermischt ist.

In einfachem Englisch: To make someone feel deep respect mixed with fear.

• His power awed them.
• The visitors were awed by the temple’s solemn grandeur.
• The ruler’s presence awed even his boldest critics.

So benutzt man es: be awed by someone/something (We were awed by the king’s authority.)

Synonyme: overawe

Häufige Wendungen: awe someone, awed by something, awe the crowd