fetich

A noun referring to an object believed to have magical powers, or an excessive and irrational devotion to a particular activity or object.

• 🇩🇪Ein Gegenstand, dem magische Kräfte zugeschrieben werden, oder eine übermäßige, irrationale Fixierung auf eine bestimmte Tätigkeit oder Sache.

1. Charm with magical powers B2 formal

   An object believed to have supernatural or magical properties, often used as a charm or talisman.

   • The tribespeople carried a fetich for protection during hunting.
   • He believed the small carved stone was a powerful fetich.
   • Ancient cultures often used fetich objects in rituals.

   🇩🇪Fetisch

   Synonyme: amuletcharmfetishidoljujumojotalisman

2. Excessive devotion C1 formal

   An irrational or excessive dedication to a particular activity, object, or idea.

   • His fetich for cleanliness made him wash his hands twenty times a day.
   • She developed a fetich for collecting vintage watches.
   • The company's fetich for efficiency hurt employee morale.

   🇩🇪Fetisch

   Synonyme: compulsioncrazecultfascinationfixationidolmaniaobsessionpassion