🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

entusiasmo

Pronunciation / Transliteration: entuziˈazmu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Nesshin/nɛʃɪn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O entusiasmo dela pelo esporte é inspirador."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A state of being enthusiastic or passionate about something.

    "Her nesshin for environmental conservation inspired many to join the cause."
  2. 2

    The quality of being earnest or zealous in pursuit of a goal.

    "His nesshin in studying for the exam was evident in his long hours at the library."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'nesshin' (熱心) originates from Japanese, where '熱' (netsu) means 'heat' or 'passion' and '心' (shin) means 'heart' or 'mind'. It reflects a historical context of dedication and enthusiasm, evolving to signify a passionate commitment to a cause or activity.

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