spirit

• Substantiv, das den nicht-physischen Teil des Menschen bezeichnet, oft mit Bewusstsein, Persönlichkeit oder Seele verbunden; kann auch ein Gespenst, übernatürliches Wesen oder eine bestimmte Stimmung oder Haltung meinen.

A noun referring to the non-physical part of a person, often associated with consciousness, personality, or soul; can also refer to a ghost, a supernatural being, or a particular mood or attitude.

1. Soul or non-physical essenceB1formal

   The non-physical part of a person that includes their character, feelings, and consciousness.

   Geist

   • Many cultures believe the spirit lives on after death.
   • She felt his spirit was still with her.
   • The ceremony was meant to honor the spirits of ancestors.

   Synonymeanimaessencelife forcepsychesoulvital force

2. Energy or enthusiasmB1formal

   A strong sense of energy, enthusiasm, or determination.

   Energie oder Enthusiasmus

   • The team played with great spirit.
   • Her spirit never wavered despite the challenges.
   • He showed a lot of spirit during the competition.

   Synonymeanimationdrivedynamismenthusiasmfireget-up-and-gogustolivelinesspassionpepsparkvervevigorvimvitalityzealzest

   Antonymeapathylethargylistlessnesstorporweariness

3. B1formal

   A particular attitude or mood that influences behavior.

   Geisteshaltung oder Stimmung

   • They approached the problem in a positive spirit.
   • The spirit of cooperation was evident in the meeting.
   • He spoke in a spirit of goodwill.

   Synonymeattitudecharacterdispositionframe of mindhumormoodmoraleoutlooktempertemperament

4. B2formal

   A strong alcoholic drink, such as whiskey, vodka, or gin.

   Spirituosen

   • He ordered a glass of spirits at the bar.
   • The store sells a wide variety of spirits.
   • She prefers spirits over beer or wine.

   Synonymealcoholboozefirewaterhard liquorhoochliquorstrong drink

5. B2formal

   A supernatural being, such as a ghost, fairy, or demon.

   Geist

   • The old house was said to be haunted by a spirit.
   • Legends tell of forest spirits that protect the trees.
   • He claimed to have seen a spirit in the attic.

   Synonymeapparitiondemonfairyghostphantomshadespecterspookspritewraith

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas schnell und heimlich wegzubringen oder zu entführen, oft auf mysteriöse oder übernatürliche Weise.

A verb used to indicate the act of carrying away or taking someone or something swiftly and secretly, often in a mysterious or supernatural manner.

1. To carry away mysteriouslyB2formal

   To remove or take someone or something away quickly, secretly, or mysteriously.

   Auf geheimnisvolle Weise entführen

   • The kidnappers spirited the child away in the middle of the night.
   • He was spirited out of the country before the trial could begin.
   • The documents were spirited from the office without anyone noticing.

   Synonymeabductcarry offkidnapsnatchwhisk

   Antonymekeepreplacerestoreretainreturn

Phrasal-Variantenspirit awayspirit offspirit up