adjective
enthusiastic, excited
B1
“begeistert” is an adjective (participle of begeistern) meaning “enthusiastic” or “excited.” It’s gradable (begeisterter, am begeistertsten) and commonly used predicatively or attributively. Note verb forms: begeistern (haben); reflexive sich begeistern für + Akk expresses becoming enthusiastic about something. Also common: begeistert von + Dativ.
Examples
Die Kinder waren begeistert, den Zoo zu besuchen.
The children were excited to visit the zoo.
Sie ist sehr begeistert von dem Konzert.
She is very enthusiastic about the concert.
Die Zuschauer waren begeistert, nachdem die Musiker das Programm beendet hatten, und spendeten lang anhaltenden Applaus.
The audience was enthusiastic after the musicians had finished the program and gave prolonged applause.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture someone with stars in their eyes, clapping — that person is enthusiastic.
Sounds like 'be-guy-stert' — imagine a 'guy' who is full of enthusiasm.
Notes
begeistert is often used predicatively (Ich bin begeistert) and can function as a participial adjective derived from the verb begeistern.