Ich bin begeistert.

to be

Breakdown of Ich bin begeistert.

• ich: I
• begeistert: enthusiastic

Questions & Answers about Ich bin begeistert.

What part of speech is begeistert in Ich bin begeistert?

Begeistert is a past participle used as a predicative adjective. Together with the linking verb sein, it describes your current emotional state (“I am thrilled/enthusiastic”).

Why doesn’t begeistert take an adjective ending like -e, -er, or -es?

When an adjective follows a linking verb (such as sein, werden, bleiben), it stands in the predicative position and remains uninflected. That’s why you say Ich bin begeistert, not Ich bin begeisterter or begeistertes.

How can I specify what I’m enthusiastic about?

Use a prepositional phrase with von or über. For example:
• Ich bin begeistert von deinem Vorschlag. (“I am thrilled about your proposal.”)
• Ich bin begeistert über das Ergebnis. (“I’m enthusiastic about the result.”)

Can I use aufgeregt instead of begeistert? Are they interchangeable?

No, they convey different nuances. Aufgeregt often implies nervous or agitated excitement (especially before an event), whereas begeistert expresses strong positive enthusiasm or delight about something you’ve experienced or seen.