This is the 1020th most frequent German word.
leidenschaft
Passion or fervent enthusiasm.
Here, "Leidenschaft" is used to express a strong enthusiasm or passion for a specific activity—making music.
Meine Leidenschaft fürs Musizieren hat mich inspiriert, ein neues Instrument zu lernen.
My passion for making music inspired me to learn a new instrument.
In this sentence, "Leidenschaft" conveys an intense interest or affection towards collecting antique books.
Er besitzt eine große Leidenschaft für das Sammeln antiker Bücher.
He has a great passion for collecting antique books.
Here, "Leidenschaft" refers to an intense emotional connection or romantic passion between two characters.